May 5th, 9:00 am - Guided Hike along the Town of Shelburne Wooded Loop Trails

What: Guided Hike along the Town of Shelburne Wooded Loop Trails

Where: Old Greenfield Road, Shelburne (look for the trail sign and kiosk)

When: May 5th at 9:00 AM, Meet at Arms Library in Shelburne Falls, MA to carpool to the trail.

The Deerfield River Watershed Association, Shelburne Open Space Committee, and Arms Library will lead a free, guided hike through private lands in Shelburne that are managed by the Foxbard Farm for forest products, wildlife habitat, and hiking.

Hikers need to wear good walking sneakers or hiking boots and bring water to drink, a snack, sunscreen, and treat clothing for ticks. Please wear a mask if you intend to carpool to and from Arms Library. The hike is moderately easy, but the footing is uneven in many places and could be somewhat wet or muddy in some areas. Hikers should have a medium level of skill and endurance for this 1 ½ mile loop. The hike and round trip drive take about two hours, total. We will meet on the Arms library steps at 9:00 AM in downtown Shelburne Falls, and from there, drive or carpool 5.3 miles to the trailhead. For questions, or to pre-register for notification in case of cancellation or postponement of the hike due to severe weather, contact drwa@deerfieldriver.org.

Identifying plants along the loop trail in 2022