Haynes Lodge 29

🏡 Haynes Lodge Overview

• Sleeps: 20 in bunks + 4 adults.

• Audience: Adventures for Advanced Scouts.

🛏️ Layout & Features

• Interior:

  • Very large and spacious lodge

  • Woodstove

  • Electric lights and outlets

  • Several large tables

  • Separate adult room

• Exterior:

  • Fantastic architecture

  • 2 picnic tables

  • 1 firepit

  • Covered porch

  • Exterior staircase with woodland views

🧭 Location & Access

• GPS Coordinates: 42.35161, -71.4433

• Distance: A moderate 0.5-mile hike from the parking lot.

• Trail Conditions: The trail is hilly, and pulling a cart is not recommended.

• Directions: Take Belden’s Way to Pond Trail. → At the end of Pond Trail, take a left on Gen. John Nixon Trail. → When you get to the latrine at PondView cabin, a path straight ahead up the hill will take you directly to Haynes.

🏕️ Tent Capacity

• Tenting: A few spots around the lodge, with good tenting for 20+ scouts in flat, wooded areas within 200 yards.

🚰 Amenities

• Modern Amenities:

  • Electric lights

  • Small number of electric outlets

• Nearby Resources: Convenient to both latrines and a water pump.

🌲 Experience & Environment

• Character: A large, slightly remote lodge with a spectacular architectural design. It's nestled in hilly woods and offers a remote feel with the benefit of some modern amenities.

• Best For: Advanced scouting groups wanting a large, remote cabin with electricity and a unique feel.

• Feel: A large, slightly remote lodge with a spectacular architectural design. It's nestled in hilly woods and offers a remote feel with the benefit of some modern amenities.