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SUMMARY:The Becket Potholes
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike\nBecket Potholes\nDecember 14th @10:00 am \nParking: Along Captain Whitney Road (dirt road) in Becket 01223 42.283051\, -73.012397 \nDirections: From Route 20 in Becket take Wade Inn Road to Captain Whitney Road (dirt road)\, continue straight to the end.  Signs and staff will direct you where to park. \nHike Rating: Difficult 3 miles in and back with elevation\, loose rocks\, uneven footing \nJoin us for an adventure to a unique glacier melt outdoor museum. Located between Mount Gobble and Gobble Mountain in a gorge where massive waters rushed through the canyon as the glacial ice melted on its way to the West Branch of the Westfield River. Rocks were caught up in this melt in pockets under the glacial sheet\, these pockets carved bowls in the rock. The potholes here are both vertical and horizontal\, there are five in total in this specific area. The largest pothole is over one hundred feet in diameter. This is one of the most fascinating places we have been! Hike is short and moderate\, the gorge area to see the potholes and hike in them and around them is difficult. Uneven footing and loose rock\, requires some technical hiking including bouldering and very good footing. Not recommended for the occasional hiker. \nPlease Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up securely with a credit card on our shopping page here  \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches and photos will be for sale by donation at the event.  See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out. \nDonate here: \nVia our website Western Mass Hilltown Hikers \nVia Paypal at paypal.me/hilltownhikers  \nVia Venmo:  @hilltownhikers \nVia Square: Home | Western Mass Hilltown Hikers (square.site)   \nMission 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 \n \nGet Tickets Here \nShare this:Tweet\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Print (Opens in new window)\n				Print\n			MoreLike this:Like Loading...
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LOCATION:Captain Whitney Road\, Captain Whitney Road\, Becket\, ma
CATEGORIES:Group Hikes
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