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SUMMARY:Whistlers Cathedrals in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike\nWhistlers Cathedrals in Winter\nThe Keystone Arch Bridges\nDecember 19th at 11:00 am\nParking: 325 Middlefield Road Chester 01011 carpool from Parking at Chester Elementary School 42.29793\, -72.98323\nDirections: From junction of Rts 20 & 102 in Lee\, take Rt. 20 east and drive 18 miles to the Chester center\, turn left onto Middlefield Road and Chester Elementary School will be on your right after 1.5 miles.\nHike Rating: Moderate 5 miles in and back\, ups and downs\, rocks\, roots and dirt\nCarpool is required from the Chester Elementary School due to lack of parking at the Trailhead. Carpool will start at 10:15 from the school parking lot.\nConstruction of the 150-mile railroad was completed by 3\,000 laborers in an incredible two and a half years\, opening in 1841. Join us for a Historic narrative by Dave Pierce. Enjoy the incredible narration as Dave tells of the history of the Arch’s creation\, the first cluster of stone arch railroad bridges built in America\, located on the West Branch of the Westfield River. Learn how the stone bridges were built\, visit a quarry\, and the massive “cut”. We will take you up close to all of the stone bridges on the trail including the footpaths over and under the dry laid stone bridges. An optional hike to the Gator Arch will follow. The Chester Railway Station Museum will be open after the hike located at 10 Prospect Street in Chester\, a national historic landmark along with the 65 and 70 foot bridges.\nPlease Register per vehicle on www.hilltownhikers.com. Maps and bottled water provided. Well behaved dogs welcome. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15. Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions. As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles and a snack!\nWant to hike every weekend year round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches\, water bottles and safety vests will be for sale by donation at the event. See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out. \nGROUP HIKES AND TOURS SINCE 2010
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LOCATION:Keystone Arch Bridges Trail\, 325 Middlefield Road\, Chester\, MA\, 01011\, United States
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