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

14.8km

03:51

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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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Babson Boulder and Dogtown Road Loop

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Hike the easy 4.0-mile Babson Boulder and Dogtown Road Loop to discover historical Dogtown Woods and unique inspirational boulders.

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Dogtown Commons and Goose Cove Reservoir loop — Dogtown Woods

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Hike the Dogtown Commons and Goose Cove Reservoir loop, a moderate 3.3-mile trail through historic woods and past glacial boulders.

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Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Babson Boulders on Dogtown Road

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

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Babson Boulder and Dogtown Road Loop

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