Huckleberry Trolley Line in Huntington
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike
Huckleberry Trolley Line Huntington
December 27th at 10:00 am
Parking: 24 Russell Road Huntington, MA 01050 Stanton Hall
Hike Rating: Moderate three miles in and back hike on old trolley bed including easy street walking includes viewing of our exclusive trolley research in Stanton Hall (weather will determine how much woods walking we do on old trolley bed)
Join us to hike and walk on the historic trolley line dubbed “The Three Million Dollar Failure” in the center of Huntington which is the most historic Huckleberry Trolley locations! Learn about the line that ran from Lee to Huntington and view the collection of construction photos and maps that we have compiled from the last ten years of research. Ordered by the Massachusetts Legislature of the special act of 1910 which authorized the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad (which they opposed) to build a transportation route through the towns of Huntington, Blandford, Otis, Becket and Lee. The Western Massachusetts Contracting Company was awarded the construction contract and work began in East Lee in the Spring of 1910. Despite problems from the rolling terrain, small streams, ponds and dense woods progress was rapid at first and the entire line was built by November 1915. It was 12.54 miles long and completely over budget. The line operated until 1918. Our exclusive Huckleberry Trolley Collection of postcards, construction photos and more will be on display for this event.
Please Register per car load on www.hilltownhikers.com under the events tab. Maps and bottled water provided. Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15. Maps and bottled water provided. Tees, patches and more for sale by donation at the event. More details including our blog are on www.hilltownhikers.com . Please email [email protected] or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. As always be prepared for rocks, mud and roots, bring trekking poles!
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Event Links
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