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Babson Boulders on Dogtown Road

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Babson Boulders on Dogtown Road

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  • Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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    October 7, 2023

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    Dogtown Road, off of Cherry Street is lined with both the marked (with numbers and names, when John J. Babson could identify them) cellar holes from the homes of early 18th century settlers and Roger Babson's, Babson's Boulders. During the Great Depression to help alleviate economic hardship in the area, Roger Babson, a prominent economist, business theorist, and 10th generation Gloucestonian, commissioned unemployed stonecutters to carve inspirational inscriptions on 36 boulders in this area, a large quantity of which can be found along this road.

    October 11, 2020

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    JAS Merry Died, First Attacked, Never Try Never Win stones
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    Dogtown North to South loop via Nellie's Trail and Common Road — Dogtown Woods

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    Hike the moderate 9.2-mile Dogtown North to South loop through historic Dogtown Woods, featuring Whale's Jaw and varied terrain.

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    Embark on the easy Babson Boulder and Dogtown Road Loop, a 4.0-mile (6.5 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes to complete. You'll experience a gentle ascent…

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    Embark on a moderate hike through Dogtown Woods, where glacial activity has sculpted a landscape of dramatic boulders and dense woodlands. This 3.3-mile (5.3 km) loop offers a peaceful escape,…

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    Distance 843 m

    Uphill 20 m

    Downhill 0 m

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    Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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