Rattlesnake Gutter Trail

Our goal is to develop a network of well maintained marked mapped and described trails through leverett.

Rattlesnake gutter trail.

The approach trail is on the right. It produces a lot of pool like streams between the rocky edges. The trail leads through the gorge with a small stream that runs along the bottom of the gorge. There you will find porta potties and a very informative kiosk with maps trail information and history of the area.

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. The leverett trails committee is co sponsored by the leverett conservation commission and the rattlesnake gutter trust. The trail is known more for the chasm that runs through most of the main trail from the rattlesnake gutter rd entrance.

The gorge features massive boulders and cliff faces that are known in the area for. Since 1988 the rattlesnake gutter trust has worked to protect the natural and scenic area of leverett. Learn more about how wta is supporting iconic trails like this one. It can be tough to spot so keep your eyes open.

The old road is an easy walk and there are some recently marked trails up the side of the. The trail is described as a boulder that runs 3 4 mile long and 1 8 mile wide. A subglacial meltwater channel. The trust works to keep a balance between development and the protection of the forests fields and waterways that we cherish.

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. A short uphill hike on the approach trail gets you to the crag. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Total distance on the dirt road is about four miles.

The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round. 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. 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. A tear at the site of an old geologic fault.

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.