Owl Trail Lean-to A3

🏕️ Owl Trail Overview

• Sleeps: 8.

• Audience: Ideal for Intermediate Campers.

🛏️ Layout & Features

• Shelter: 1 lean-to, sleeping 8.

• Tables: 1 picnic table.

• Fires: 1 FirePit and a free-standing chimney.

🧭 Location & Access

• GPS Coordinates: 42.35169, -71.43983

• Distance: A modest 0.4-mile carry in/carry out hike from the parking lot.

• Trail Conditions: A modest hike over moderately-sloped terrain, making it possible to pull a cart if coming up via Pond Trail.

• Directions: Take Belden’s Way to Pond Trail. → Take a right on Gen. John Nixon Trail. → Pass Big Rock and Canopache. → Go left on Owl Trail. → The lean-to is in the woods on the right.

🏕️ Tenting Capacity

• Tenting: Can accommodate an additional 6-8+ scouts in tents.

🚰 Amenities

• Water/Latrines: Latrines are not too far, and water is very convenient. The nearest latrine is at PondView. The nearest water pump is next to the site on Owl Trail.

🌲 Experience & Environment

• Character: A fantastic single lean-to site in the woods. It is near McGinnes Pavilion and close to the Wampum Trail lean-tos, which is great for related groups.

• Best For: Intermediate campers who want a remote feel while still being relatively close to the parking lot.

• Feel: Has an excellent wilderness feel while still being relatively close to the parking lot