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.

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October 11, 2020

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1. Dogtown North to South loop via Nellie's Trail and Common Road — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

14.8km

03:51

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Dogtown Road and Babson Boulders Trail loop — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

6.47km

01:42

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dogtown Commons and Goose Cove Reservoir loop — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

5.28km

01:22

30m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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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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Babson Boulders on Dogtown Road

1. Dogtown North to South loop via Nellie's Trail and Common Road — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

2. Dogtown Road and Babson Boulders Trail loop — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

3. Dogtown Commons and Goose Cove Reservoir loop — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

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