Recent History of Walks and Results
Fall, 2022
SATURDAY, 9/3; 8:00 a.m. - Bennett Meadow Wildlife Preserve - Heading west on Rt. 10 across the Connecticut River from Northfield, the entrance to Bennett Meadow is on the left after you cross the bridge. Results
TUESDAY, 9/6: 4:30 p.m.- Mill Brook RAINED OUT - Park behind the Dickinson Library, 115 Main Street, Northfield. Late comers may park at the elbow of Dickinson St. east of the library.
SATURDAY, 9/10; 8:30 a.m. - First Light - Meet at the picnic area. First Light's picnic area is on the Connecticut River. From downtown Northfield, drive 6.4 miles south on Millers Falls Road/ Rt. 63, then turn right at the "Riverview Picnic Area" sign across the road from the entrance to "Northfield Mountain." Results
TUESDAY, 9/13: 4:30 p.m. - Mill Brook RAINED OUT -- Park behind the Dickinson Library, 115 Main Street, Northfield. Late comers may park at the elbow of Dickinson St. east of the library.
SATURDAY, 9/17: 8:30 a.m. - Northfield Center Cemetery. From the main intersection in the middle of Northfield, turn west at the Unitarian Church onto Parker Avenue, head down the hill and park before crossing the RR tracks. Results
THE FOLLOWING SELF-GUIDED WALKS ARE RECOMMENDED THIS FALL
Hinsdale Setbacks - Hinsdale, NH. Corner of Rt 119 & Prospect Street Parking Lot. Just north of the High School on your left if approaching from the south, down the hill, left hand turn.
Blake Town Forest, Gill. From Northfield, drive West on Rt. 10 and turn left onto Turners Falls Road. Just before the now defunct Oak Ridge Golf Course, turn right onto Hoe Shop Road and drive 1/4 mile to the parking lot and kiosk on your right. From the West (Bernardston and Rt. I91) head East on Rt. 10 and turn right onto Merrifield Rd . Proceed until Merrifield Rd. comes to a T. Turn right and pretty quickly just before the Fall River bridge turn left onto Hoe Shop Rd. Follow Hoe Shop Rd. for 1/4 mile to the parking lot and kiosk on your left.
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Spring 2022
Every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. through May
Beginning April 19 and running through May, local Naturalist and Bird Club member David Brown will lead walks in the Mill Brook area of Northfield. Meet in the parking lot behind the Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main Street, Northfield. These are short walks and appropriate for all ages and skills.
4/19 Results; 4/26 Walk was rained out; 5/3 Results; 5/10 Results; 5/17 Results; 5/24 Results; 5/31 Results
Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.
April 23, 8:30 a.m. - The swamp between Pine Street and Glenwood Avenue, Northfield. Meet at 12 Glenwood Avenue . We will walk east from there 100 yards or so to reach the swamp. At some point we may walk a half mile north along Highland Avenue, turn right on Pine Street, and walk a very short distance to reach another section of the swamp where there is good birding. This walk is appropriate for all skill levels and ages. Parking is available at 12 Glenwood Avenue. Alternatively, park along Highland Avenue or at 60 Highland Avenue and walk south the short distance to Glenwood Avenue. Results
April 30, 8:30 a.m. - Satan's Kingdom: From Northfield, drive west on Route 10 over the Connecticut River about 1.3 miles. Turn right (North) on Route 142 (Mt. Hermon Station Road). Drive 1.1 miles and turn left on Old Vernon Road. Trail is 1.2 miles on Old Vernon Road. Look for the Mass Wildlife sign at a small dirt parking lot on the left. From the center of Bernardston, drive 3 miles on Rt. 10 East to the intersection with Rt. 142 north. Turn left and follow remaining directions to the site. Results
May 7, 8:30 a.m. - First Light: Meet at the picnic area. First Light's picnic area is on the Connecticut River. From downtown Northfield, drive 6.4 miles south on Millers Falls Road/ Rt. 63, then turn right at the "Riverview Picnic Area" sign across the road from the entrance to "Northfield Mountain." Results
May 14, 8:30 a.m. - Hinsdale Setbacks, Hinsdale NH. Corner of Rt 119 & Prospect Street Parking Lot. Just north of the High School on your left if approaching from the south, down the hill, left hand turn. Results
May 21, 8:30 a.m. - Alderbrook: this walk is wheelchair accessible. The trail is located at 839 Millers Falls Rd (Route 63), Northfield. The entrance is 1/8th of a mile north of South Mountain Road and just south of Homer Road on the east side of Route 63. Park in the area before the gate. Results
June 4, 8:30 a.m. - (Rescheduled from May 28) Former prison camp, Warwick. Directions from Northfield. Go to Warwick center. From the center drive southeast on Athol road for about one and a half miles. Turn left onto Richmond Rd. The remnants of the camp are about a mile and a half from that intersection and on the right. There is a white brick post marking the parking area. Results
June 18, 8:30 a.m. - Blake Town Forest, Gill. From Northfield, drive West on Rt. 10 and turn left onto Turners Falls Road. Just before the now defunct Oak Ridge Golf Course, turn right onto Hoe Shop Road and drive 1/4 mile to the parking lot and kiosk on your right. From the West (Bernardston and Rt. I91) head East on Rt. 10 and turn right onto Merrifield Rd . Proceed until Merrifield Rd. comes to a T. Turn right and pretty quickly just before the Fall River bridge turn left onto Hoe Shop Rd. Follow Hoe Shop Rd. for 1/4 mile to the parking lot and kiosk on your left. Results
Fall 2021
September 11 (Saturday) - Jeffrey S. Ames Accessible Nature Trail (at Alderbrook Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary -- we will meet at the parking lot off Route 63). Results
Spring 2021 Results
Mill Brook, April 10
Pauchaug Meadow, April 24
Pine Meadow Road, May 1
Hinsdale Setbacks, May 8
Blake Town Forest, May 15
Former Warwick Prison Camp and Richards Reservoir, May 22
Campus of Thomas Aquinas College, June 5
Bennett Meadow, June 12
Northfield Mountain-First Light Picnic Area and River Road, June 19
Alderbrook Meadows Trail, September 11, 2021