Rattlesnake Gutter Trail

Total distance on the dirt road is about four miles.

Rattlesnake gutter trail.

Distance from the quarry to the trail is maybe 0 7 miles. Besides the one at the leverett pond boat access there are boxes on rattlesnake gutter road long hill trail 4 h trail woodard s corner gordon king life estate east leverett meadow and. From the parking lot walk a short distance around the north end of rattlesnake lake to the trailhead on the northwest side of the lake. It can be tough to spot so keep your eyes open.

The trail is described as a boulder that runs 3 4 mile long and 1 8 mile wide. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round. The approach trail is on the right. Rattlesnake ledge trail closed is a 5 1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near north bend washington that features a lake and is rated as moderate.

Since 1988 the rattlesnake gutter trust has worked to protect the natural and scenic area of leverett. The rattlesnake gutter trail in leverett massachusetts is a lightly trafficked easy 1 7 mile out and back hike through the little known gorge of rattlesnake gutter. The old road is an easy walk and there are some recently marked trails up the side of the. Rattlesnake gutter is a lovely road in leverett ma that was closed to vehicular traffic over 10 years ago but is open for hiking and biking and trail rides as well as rock climbing.

A spillway for a temporary proglacial lake. Rattlesnake gutter is a scenic boulder filled chasm 3 4 mile long and 1 8 mile wide located in leverett massachusetts the origins of the gutter are uncertain but theories include. A subglacial meltwater channel. The trail leads through the gorge with a small stream that runs along the bottom of the gorge.

Our goal is to develop a network of well maintained marked mapped and described trails through leverett. A tear at the site of an old geologic fault. The trust works to keep a balance between development and the protection of the forests fields and waterways that we cherish. Learn more about how wta is supporting iconic trails like this one.

It produces a lot of pool like streams between the rocky edges. Some more hints and notes on getting to rattlesnake. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The gorge features massive boulders and cliff faces that are known in the area for.

There you will find porta potties and a very informative kiosk with maps trail information and history of the area.