Saturday’s Flash Hike took us on the Snowmobile Loop starting at the Chesterfield Gorge then taking the 2.5 mile loop up the mountain where we passed a swamp, the climb was half a mile until the trail leveled. On the descent, the trail follows an impressive stone wall and brook with views of the gorge valley! Total loop 6.5 miles returning on the East Branch Trail.

East Branch Trail from the Chesterfield Gorge in Chesterfield just off Ireland Street offers great winter hiking, snowshoe and cross country skiing! Along the East Branch of the Westfield River, this long distance trail if followed the entire 9.5 miles ends at the Knightville Dam in Huntington. The trail closer to the dam is usually underwater until the Spring melt is over so best to start at the gorge in winter. Maps on www.hilltownhikers.com.

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