Rock House Outer Loop on G.O. Day – 2.1 Miles

Carter Pond

The Rock House Reservation is located in West Brookfield, MA right along rt9.  The 135 acre park was established by the Trustees in 1993.  I grew up in West Brookfield and used to go here when I was a kid with my mom.  We would  hike up to the house that overlooks the lake and have lunch and watermelon. The house is now a “museum” that has some info about the rock house’s history…

We did the “outer loop” using the Inner loop trail (red), Outer loop trail (orange), Fullam trail (blue),  and the Fire Road.  I hiked with Miss HuskyHiker, my Brother and his

The Rock Shelter

girlfriend.  My Brother and his girl have been out on two more hikes since, so I think I might have got them hooked on the outdoors…

At the Rock House they allow horseback riding and hiking/skiing/snowshoeing only no Mountain Biking and I have never seen any horses or traces of any horses.   No Fishing or boating is allowed in the pond either.   This park is rich with history and a great place to stop if you ever find yourself in the area…