Map 13 - Pin Hill
Rating Comments: The steep ledges that comprise the site of the former slate quarry, and the beautiful mill pond and are what make this site special. This small site packs in a lot of interesting terrain in a small package. Nice spots along the mill pond to enjoy the wading birds. Just sit and watch and notice the activity. Steep trails lead up to the quarry where there are wonderful seasonal views of town from the top of Pin Hill. You get a very interesting perspective of the roads and homes below, often giving a surprising perspective of the orientation and lay of the land below. While the trails here are short, they will get you a bit winded as you scramble to the top to see the views and beautiful slate outcroppings. Worth a special trip. The easy parking, the sound of the Bowers Brook running down the below the old wooden mill race, and the quarries and ledges make this site a favorite. Difficult.
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Nearby trail: Prospect Hill
Elevation Gain 250'
Parcel size: 20 acres.
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Keywords: Historic interest, pond, roadside parking, views, geology, hills.
Trailhead Directions:
Nearby trail: Prospect Hill
Elevation Gain 250'
Parcel size: 20 acres.
Prefer the classic hand-drawn map? Click Here
Conservation Land Use Rules: Click Here
Keywords: Historic interest, pond, roadside parking, views, geology, hills.
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