Huckleberry Trolley Line Huntington
December 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike
Huckleberry Trolley Line Huntington
December 27th at 10:00 am
Parking: 24 Russell Road Huntington, MA 01050 Stanton Hall we will start the event here, parking and entrance in the rear
Hike Rating: Moderate three (changed to two) miles in and back hike on old trolley bed including easy street walking includes viewing of our exclusive trolley research in Stanton Hall to start the event. (weather will determine how much woods walking we do on old trolley bed-2 miles max.).
Come for the tour or just come for the historic artifacts and info at Stanton Hall!
Join us to hike and walk on the historic trolley line dubbed “The Three Million Dollar Failure” in the center of Huntington which is the most historic Huckleberry Trolley locations! Learn about the line that ran from Lee to Huntington and view the collection of construction photos and maps that we have compiled from the last ten years of research. Ordered by the Massachusetts Legislature of the special act of 1910 which authorized the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad (which they opposed) to build a transportation route through the towns of Huntington, Blandford, Otis, Becket and Lee. The Western Massachusetts Contracting Company was awarded the construction contract and work began in East Lee in the Spring of 1910. Despite problems from the rolling terrain, small streams, ponds and dense woods progress was rapid at first and the entire line was built by November 1915. It was 12.54 miles long and completely over budget. The line operated until 1918. Our exclusive Huckleberry Trolley Collection of postcards, construction photos and more will be on display for this event at Stanton Hall for the entire length of the event. We will end the event with cocoa and cookies in Stanton Hall.
Please Register per car load on https://www.ticketleap.events/events/westernmasshilltownhikers Maps and bottled water provided. Well behaved dogs allowed on the walk, but no dogs inside Stanton Hall please. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15. Maps and bottled water provided. Tees, patches and more for sale by donation at the event. More details including our blog are on www.hilltownhikers.com . Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. As always be prepared for rocks, mud and roots, bring trekking poles!
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NOTE: if you are not walking outside with us you DO NOT have to register to come to Stanton Hall.
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Mission Statement: Western Mass Hilltown Hikers, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to engage in all legal activities relating to the development, maintenance and operation of recreational hiking and outdoor adventure in Western Massachusetts. We are a non-profit 501C(3) organization incorporated in the State of Massachusetts. Tax ID #86-2532249
IMPORTANT: For all activities, participants must come prepared with adequate water and food. Dress
appropriately in layers for the weather, including rain gear, and wear proper hiking footwear. The hike
leader has the discretion to deny people participation if they are not adequately prepared. Contact the
hike leader with any questions. Some hikes are listed as “Dog Friendly” or “Dogs on Leash are welcome.” Dogs are allowed only
on these hikes and if leashing is required you must keep your dog on leash! Please do not bring a
dog if it is not reliably under your control, leashed or otherwise, and be prepared to pick up after your dog.
Adults bringing minor children are fully responsible for their safety and well-being. For children
under 14, please contact the hike leader to ask if it is permissible to bring them. Hikes leave from the trailhead promptly at the “Leave Time.” Please ARRIVE at the trailhead prepared to hike at least 10 MINUTES earlier than the Leave Time.