Williamsburg Woodland Trails

11/09/2024

The historic dam trail is raked and ready for Sunday’s community guided walk with historian Elizabeth Sharpe from 1:00-3:00. Hope to see you there!

10/31/2024

Williamsburg residents- if you didn’t have an opportunity to go on any of the summer hikes to the dam ruins, there is another hike organized on November 10 from 1:00-3:00! See the image below for more information.

04/14/2024

We got out to the Historic Dam Trail today to get it ready for the “Mill River Flood May 16, 1874: 150 Year Commemoration” which will include guided hikes on the trail to learn more about the tragic flood that took many lives and impacted the area. The trail is ready! You can read about the schedule of events at this website: https://www.historicnorthampton.org/mill-river-flood-150-commemoration.html Historic Northampton

12/22/2023

11/04/2023

We are partnering this morning with some students from a class called “Natural Resource Conservation” at UMass Amherst to open up the view on the top of the Briar Hill trail. Come take a look from the top over to High Ridge and beyond to the 7 Sisters.

07/12/2023

***TRAIL OPENING***

The Historic Dam Trail has been reopened! We're very lucky to have escaped major damage up there.

The bridge at Breckenridge crossing Blake Brook remains closed until further notice.

Thanks all and hike safe!

07/11/2023

BRIDGE CLOSURE: The bridge crossing Blake Brook at the Breckenridge Sanctuary is temporarily closed due to washout.

The Historic Dam Trail also remains closed until further notice.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to assess damage from yesterday's flooding.

07/10/2023

NOTICE: We're asking folks not to use the Historic Dam Trail until we've had a chance to assess damage tomorrow (Tuesday 7/11/23). Please exercise caution while hiking elsewhere in town, too - stay safe out there!

09/11/2022

Hike the Big View trail, September 18, 11:00 am

Owners Phil and Diane Merritt along with the Williamsburg Woodland Trails Committee, invite you to join us for a celebratory hike and picnic lunch at the Big View trail on Sunday September 18th at 11:00. The total distance is approximately 2 miles over moderate terrain with some climbing. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Bring your lunch, hike up the hill, and enjoy the Big View while learning about this trail and the surrounding protected area.

Due to the typically large turnout on group hikes, we ask that you please leave your dog(s) at home.

Location: From Rt. 9 in Williamsburg Center, Take South St. and go about 1 mile to Unquomonk Rd. on the right. Park at the trailhead approximately ¼ mile up on the left.

Questions? Call 268-3372

P.S. The Williamsburg Woodland Trails Committee is seeking two new members. If you are a Williamsburg resident and would like to learn more, please contact Paul Jahnige, [email protected].

WELCOME TO BIG VIEW & OLD WOLF HILL Growing up on South Street, Unquomonk Hill and brook loomed large in our backyard. Its steep topography, large trees, vegetation and wildlife were fascinating to a curious youngster. Although the hillside belonged to our neighbor and the Williamsburg watershed,

06/21/2022

Hike at Locke’s Loop/Petticoat Hill | Saturday, June 25th 10 am – 12 pm

Join Hilltown Land Trust for a hike at the recently conserved Locke’s Loop Trail on Petticoat Hill in Williamsburg from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, June 25th. This hike traverses a beautiful wooded hillside with specimen trees from both northern and southern climates. Some trees are more than 110 feet high, among the tallest in the region!

This hike is appropriate for all ages. Children supervised by an adult are welcome! Pre-registration is required on our website. To register, view accessibility info, and learn more, visit:

June Hike at Locke’s Loop/Petticoat Hill June 25, 2022 Date/Time Date(s) - Jun 25th, 202210:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Hilltown Land Trust for a hike at the recently conserved Locke’s Loop Trail on Petticoat Hill in Williamsburg from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, June 25th. This hike traverses a beauti...