| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Dike Trail, Edge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$2/person but there's no way to specify this when paying. No cash; card only. The lot was full when we arrived (no overflow parking and parking is not allowed roadside) so we had to wait a couple of minutes for people to leave. Luckily, cars were leaving pretty quickly. The paved lot has room for maybe a couple dozen cars. This was between 11am and 12pm. Still busy but a couple of open spots when we returned around 2pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is not marked but jcts are signed. I don't recall any blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs are not allowed at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
My second time here (the last just less than a month ago) and I continue to think this is a great spot. Birders will love it as more than 220 species have been identified here. Lots of geese, swans, and ducks to eye as well (and no aggressive ones on the trail this time either!). Views are beautiful and there's lots of spots to sit and rest. Flat and easy walking with good footing. It was cool to see how much the river had receded on the north side. This was a great little Father's Day hike :) We took the Edge Trail back along the south side this time to complete the loop; nice to ix it up. About 2mi loop. |
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 | Name: |
Liam Cooney |
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 | E-Mail: |
liamcooney96@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-15 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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