Since 1988 the rattlesnake gutter trust has worked to protect the natural and scenic area of leverett.
Rattlesnake gutter trail.
Some more hints and notes on getting to rattlesnake.
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.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round.
The trust works to keep a balance between development and the protection of the forests fields and waterways that we cherish.
The leverett trails committee is co sponsored by the leverett conservation commission and the rattlesnake gutter trust.
Total distance on the dirt road is about four miles.
The trail leads through the gorge with a small stream that runs along the bottom of the gorge.
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.
Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
The old road is an easy walk and there are some recently marked trails up the side of the.
A subglacial meltwater channel.
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.
The trail is described as a boulder that runs 3 4 mile long and 1 8 mile wide.
A tear at the site of an old geologic fault.
Learn more about how wta is supporting iconic trails like this one.
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.
Our goal is to develop a network of well maintained marked mapped and described trails through leverett.
It produces a lot of pool like streams between the rocky edges.
There you will find porta potties and a very informative kiosk with maps trail information and history of the area.
A short uphill hike on the approach trail gets you to the crag.
It can be tough to spot so keep your eyes open.
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.
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 trail is known more for the chasm that runs through most of the main trail from the rattlesnake gutter rd entrance.