Walking the Quabbin Reservoir

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Starting at Gate 37.
Starting at Gate 37.

Back in April we started hiking along the eastern shore of the Quabbin Reservoir at the lookout tower in Belchertown. During four separate Sundays we’ve made it to the northern end at Gate 31 in New Salem! While it was cold and blustery, there was no rain this time. In fact this hike might have been the most scenic section – with tremendous views from Soapstone Mountain and a long stretch running along the water. Here are some photographs to give you a taste of what we saw.

 

 

 

 

West branch of Fever Brook
West branch of Fever Brook

 

Looking into a soapstone quarry at the base of the mountain.
Looking into a soapstone quarry at the base of the mountain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View from the top of Soapstone Mountain.
View from the top of Soapstone Mountain.
Sculpture on the mountain.
Sculpture on the mountain.
Hiking on the woods roads.
Hiking on the woods roads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the shore of the reservoir.
At the shore of the reservoir.

 

Finishing at Gate 31.
Finishing at Gate 31.