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You are here: Home / Events / Clary Hill Trail Opening Hike

Clary Hill Trail Opening Hike

April 27, 2025

Date/Time
Date(s) - Apr 27th, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location
Clary Hill


A graphic featuring a polaroid-style image of the Clary Hill boardwalk trail and the caption "Clary Hill Trails, Goshen" and a sticker overlaid with a hiker graphic and the text "Open Saturday April 26, 2025." The Hilltown Land Trust logo is at the bottom.

**RESCHEDULED TO SUN. APRIL 27TH DUE TO WEATHER**

Celebrate the opening of HLT’s newest trails at Clary Hill with a 2-mile hike! Explore the meadow, woodland habitats, and scenic view while enjoying brand-new volunteer-built trails.

COST: Suggested $0-25
AGES: Youth and adult
DOGS: Well-behaved, leashed dogs OK
RSVP: Optional

Accessibility

Trail Details

  • Distance Traveled: 2-mile loop, ~200’ total elevation gain
  • Pace: Slow-moderate (1.5 – 2 mph)
  • Seating: One bench available at the top of the hill. We’ll have opportunities to pause and catch our breath.
  • Slopes: Average 10% (moderate), maximum 30% (steep)
  • Trail Surfaces: Forest trails with potential for roots, rocks, and mud. Some short stone staircases.

The Other Stuff

  • Bathroom: No bathroom facilities at this location.
  • Fragrances: To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
  • Parking: Carpooling is encouraged. Trailhead parking: Shoulder of gravel country road.
  • Public transportation: Public transit is not available to the trailhead. Contact us if you’re interested in coordinating a carpool!

We’re happy to discuss your access needs for this event! For questions and accommodation requests, please reach out to sarah@hilltownlandtrust.org or call (413) 628-4485 ext. 6.

Directions

The trailhead is located on Briar Hill Rd, Goshen, MA, just north of the town line with Williamsburg. From the center of Williamsburg, travel 1 mile west on Route 9 and turn right onto Old Goshen Road. Continue for 0.4 mi, then another 0.8 mi when it turns into Hemenway Road. Bear left on Briar Hill Road, and continue appx. 2 miles until you reach parking on your right.

Note: Do not rely on Google Maps for directions! It may try to route you through several roads which are closed or impassable this time of year. If it’s taking you through the DAR or points north, reroute to the above directions.

 

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