Cape Ann Trail Stewards upcoming events

Sunday Morning Hike- Goose Cove Reservoir to Carter Reservation and Dogtown Cellar Holes (Sunday, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us as we traverse a route that connects Essex County Greenbelt's Carter Reservation with Dogtown, visiting a historic homestead cellar hole midway between the two as well as several additional cellar holes in Dogtown.

The beginning and end of the route will travel on sections of the pathway around Goose Cove Reservoir, starting and finishing at the Gee Ave. entrance.

The route is 3.87 miles, with easy to moderate trail treadways, minor ups and downs, and the relatively uneven terrain of roots and rocks typical of this area. You can view the route on a GaiaGPS map HERE.

NOTE THAT THIS HIKE IS BEING OFFERED ON 2 DATES (NOV. 22 AND DEC. 6)

Click HERE if you would like to view the December 6 event posting. Please sign up for only one of these two dates to allow space for others to attend!

Photo of the Col. Pearce cellar hole after clearing by volunteers in 2025.

Meeting spot:

We will meet at the City of Gloucester parking area on Gee Ave. in Gloucester (located just past 41 Gee Ave.) See the location HERE in Google Maps.

Please arrive early (we recommend planning to arrive between 9:50 and 9:55 am in order to be ready for the group's 10 am departure). The hike will depart promptly at 10 am.

Please note that dogs are not permitted on the Sunday Morning Hikes. If you are interested in getting notified of Dog-Friendly hikes with the Cape Ann Sunday Hikes group, you can join their Google group list from The Cape Ann Sunday Hikes home page.

Babson Boulder Hike (Friday, November 27, 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for a 2.75 mile hike to view the Babson Boulders in Dogtown!

In 1932, Roger Babson donated over 1,100 acres of land to the City of Gloucester, which makes up much of what is now known as Dogtown. During the Great Depression, he hired stonecutters to carve mottos on many of the boulders in the area (such as Truth, Courage, Loyalty, Integrity, Kindness, etc.), and these boulders remain known as the "Babson Boulders".

We will start our hike at the Dogtown Commons trailhead on Dogtown road and follow a loop that runs through Dogtown Square and along part of Babson Reservoir, passing by 19 of the Babson Boulders (note that we will NOT be crossing or walking along the railroad tracks).

The route is moderate with rocks, roots, and some uneven terrain throughout. You can view a map of the route in GaiaGPS HERE.

To view a map of the Babson Boulder locations, click HERE.

For more information on Roger Babson and the Babson Boulders, you can view info at the Babson Historical Association website.

Meeting spot: We will meet at the main entrance to Dogtown off Cherry St., just a short distance north of the intersection with Reynard Street, on the right. There is a small parking lot a quarter mile up Dogtown Rd. on the right. If filled, park on the right side of the road beyond the lot. View the Google Map location HERE.

Please arrive early (we recommend planning to arrive between 9:50 and 9:55 am in order to be ready for the group's 10 am departure). The hike will depart promptly at 10 am.

Sunday Morning Hike- Goose Cove Reservoir to Carter Reservation and Dogtown Cellar Holes (second date!) (Sunday, December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The beginning and end of the route will travel on sections of the pathway around Goose Cove Reservoir, starting and finishing at the Gee Ave. entrance.

NOTE THAT THIS HIKE IS BEING OFFERED ON 2 DATES (NOV. 22 AND DEC. 6)

Click HERE if you would like to view the November 22 event posting. Please sign up for only one of these two dates to allow space for others to attend!

Photo of the Col. Pearce cellar hole after clearing by volunteers in 2025.

Meeting spot:

We will meet at the City of Gloucester parking area on Gee Ave. in Gloucester (located just past 41 Gee Ave.) See the location HERE in Google Maps.

Please arrive early (we recommend planning to arrive between 9:50 and 9:55 am in order to be ready for the group's 10 am departure). The hike will depart promptly at 10 am.