Monthly Archives: February 2021

EASTERN MASS, SITE 18: Callahan State Park

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 18 Map: Callahan

Suggested Route Distance: 5.2 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Meadowside trail at Callahan State Park
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“Busa Bushwhack” trail race at Callahan State Park
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Pine Tree Loop trail around Beebe Pond at Callahan State Park
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Wren Trail at Callahan State Park
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“Busa Bushwhack” trail race at Callahan State Park
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“Busa Bushwhack” trail race at Callahan State Park
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“Busa Bushwhack” trail race at Callahan State Park
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Eagle Pond at Callahan State Park
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Bay Circuit Trail at Callahan State Park
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Callahan State Park

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All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 17: Ashland State Park

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 17 Map: Ashland SP

Suggested Route Distance: 3.5 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Pondside trail at Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park
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Ashland State Park

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 16: Upton State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 16 Map: Upton SF

Suggested Route Distance: 6.5 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Summertime trail running at Upton State Forest
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Upton State Forest
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Trail race start at Upton State Forest
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Upton State Forest
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Upton State Forest
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Upton State Forest
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Upton State Forest
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Upton State Forest
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Trail racing at Upton State Forest

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 15: Goat Hill

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 15 Map: Goat Hill

Suggested Route Distance: 7.2 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Sinuous singletrack at Goat Hill
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Trail racing at Goat Hill
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Greenway Trail at Goat Hill
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Blackwater Canal Path at Goat Hill
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Goat Hill Trail
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Trail racing at Goat Hill
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Trail racing at Goat Hill
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Trail racing at Goat Hill
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To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 14: Sutton State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 14 Map: Sutton

Suggested Route Distance: 4 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Par 5 Trail at Sutton State Forest
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The Par 5 Trail descends a ledge at Sutton State Forest
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Trailhead kiosk by the parking area at Sutton State Forest
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Par 5 Trail at Sutton State Forest
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Funky trail features at Sutton State Forest
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Par 5 Trail at Sutton State Forest
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Par 5 Trail at Sutton State Forest

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 13: Douglas State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 13 Map: Douglas SF

Suggested Route Distance: 10 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Typical woodland trail at Douglas State Forest
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Midstate Trail at Douglas State Forest
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Cedar Swamp Loop boardwalk trail at Douglas State Forest
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Aldrich Pond at Douglas State Forest
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Eagle Bridge Trail at Douglas State Forest
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Schmidt Trail at Douglas State Forest
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“Pain in the Pullman” singletrack trail at Douglas State Forest

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 12: Buffumville Lake

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 12 Map: Buffumville

Suggested Route Distance: 7 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Trail markings along the open dam section at Buffumville Lake
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Buffumville Lake Trail
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Buffumville Lake Trail
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Bridge along the Buffumville Lake Trail
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Buffumville Lake Trail
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Buffumville Lake
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Buffumville Lake Trail

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 11: Wells State Park

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 11 Map: Wells SP

Suggested Route Distance: 6.5 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
View from Carpenter’s Rocks at Wells State Park
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Lower Carpenter’s Rocks Trail at Wells State Park
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Walker Pond at Wells State Park
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Lower part of Mountain Road Trail along Walker Pond at Wells State Park
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Vista along North Trail at Wells State Park
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Middle part of Mountain Road Trail at Wells State Park
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Mill Pond Trail at Wells State Park

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 10: Leadmine Mountain

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 10 Map: Leadmine Mtn.

Suggested Route Distance: 5.2 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Wide pondside trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area in Sturbridge
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Pogus Village Trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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Stafford Tpke Trail across open meadow at Heins Farm Conservation Area in Sturbridge
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Cow Stile Trail in winter at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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Knife Edge Trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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wide carriage trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area
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Mt. Laurel Trail at Leadmine Mountain Conservation Area

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.

EASTERN MASS, SITE 9: Mt. Pisgah

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (Ben Kimball 2022, UMASS Press).

Site 9 Map: Pisgah

Suggested Route Distance: 5.6 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2021)
Scenic ledge near the southern end of Mt. Pisgah
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Mentzler Trail at Mt. Pisgah
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Fern-lined trail on the west side of Mt. Pisgah
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Unnamed trail along the edge of a ravine on the north side of Mt. Pisgah
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Summit Trail at Mt. Pisgah
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Boardwalks over a seepy section of the Berlin Road Trail
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Ledgy section of the South Gorge Trail on Mt. Pisgah
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Trail signs at Mt. Pisgah
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Typical trail surface at Mt. Pisgah
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Stone wall at Mt. Pisgah
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Trail at Mt. Pisgah

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Eastern Massachusetts guidebook (2022), please visit a local bookseller or order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or UMASS Press.

All photos copyright 2021 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.