Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 23rd, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of HLT’s and Ashfield Trails’ newest trails at the Hilltown Boulders with a 2-mile hike! We’ll tour the massive glacial boulders that give this place its name, spy scenic Sears Meadow through the trees, and hand out trail maps hot off the presses.
We’re keeping an eye out for inclement weather. Stay tuned on Saturday morning in case we need to postpone the hike.
We will be carpooling to the trailhead! See below for directions.
COST: Suggested $0-25
AGES: All
DOGS: Well-behaved, leashed dogs OK
RSVP: Optional
Accessibility
Trail Details
- Distance Traveled: 2-mile figure 8 loop, ~200’ total elevation gain
- Pace: Slow-moderate (1.5-2 mph)
- Seating: No benches available on the trail, but 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.
The Other Stuff
- Bathroom: No bathroom facilities at this location.
- Fragrances: To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
- Parking: Carpooling due to limited parking at trailhead. Carpool parking: Large asphalt parking lot with unmarked spaces. Trailhead parking: Shoulder of gravel country road.
- Public transportation: Public transit is not available to the carpool spot or trailhead. Contact us if you’re interested in coordinating a carpool to the carpool spot!
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
To accommodate the size of our group, we will park at the town lot in the center of Goshen (across from the town hall, 5 miles west on Route 9 from the center of Williamsburg) and carpool to the trailhead. We will provide directions to the trailhead at the carpool spot, then follow each other to the trailhead.
Please arrive promptly at 1 so we can depart for the trailhead on time!
Get directions on Google Maps
Register
Pre-registration for this hike has closed, but you’re still welcome to join us at 1 pm at the carpool location (see above Directions).
