Mohawk Trail State Forest Hike
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025; 11:00 AM
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Mohawk Trail State Forest Hike
MA Sierra Club invites you to the Mohawk Trail State Forest to take a scenic 4.5 mile hike along the historic Indian and Mahican-Mohawk trails. This state forest is one of a just a handful of state reserves that contains outstanding ecological features, cultural sites, and recreational opportunities. This includes old growth hemlocks, the tallest white pines in New England, and exceptional mountain scenery within the one thousand foot Deerfield and Cold River Gorges. During the hike we will be stopping periodically to point out flora and fauna and important cultural and ecological landmarks. Also, we will be discussing forest reserves, their importance in the states Forests as Climate Solutions initiative, and the MA chapters campaign to stop logging in the Quabbin, Ware, and Wachusetts watershed forests and turn these public lands into another state reserve. See our campaign petition at the link End logging on public lands of Quabbin, Ware, & Wachusett watershed at the bottom.We look forward to you joining us in July at the Mohawk Trail State Forest.
Mohawk Trail State Forest, Cold River Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339, USA
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Organized By: Massachusetts Chapter
Location: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Cold River Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339, USA
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John Hirst
hirstjo@comcast.net
MA Sierra Club invites you to the Mohawk Trail State Forest to take a scenic 4.5 mile hike along the historic Indian and Mahican-Mohawk trails. This state forest is one of a handful of state reserves that contains outstanding ecological features, cultural sites, and recreational opportunities. This includes old growth hemlocks, the tallest white pines in New England, and exceptional mountain scenery within the one thousand foot Deerfield and Cold River Gorges.
During the hike we will be stopping periodically to point out flora and fauna and important cultural and ecological landmarks. Also, we will be discussing forest reserves, their importance in the state’s Forests as Climate Solutions initiative, and the MA chapter’s campaign to stop logging in the Quabbin, Ware, and Wachusett watershed forests and turn these public lands into another state reserve. See our campaign petition at the link End logging on public lands of Quabbin, Ware, & Wachusett watershed at the bottom.
Please note there is a 1,150 foot elevation gain on this hike.
We look forward to you joining us in July at the Mohawk Trail State Forest.
Level: Moderate
Cost: Free
Signup Instructions: The outing is open to adults and children (14 years and up) accompanied by a parent. Details about the hiking route, meeting location, etc., will be provided by email to those who register. Participants are to be in good health and physical shape to experience the hike. Previous hiking experience is a plus.
Bring: A list of what to bring will be provided to those who register.
Signup Restrictions: There is a cap of 20 participants for the hike. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional Directions: Participants are responsible for transportation to/from the outing site.
Carpool: Carpooling can be coordinated separately. More information on carpooling to follow for those who register.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Steady rain or thunder and lightning cancels. Rain date for the hike is July 20, 2025, same start & end times
End logging on public lands of Quabbin, Ware, & Wachusett watershed