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Whales Jaw

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Whales Jaw

Name: Whales Jaw
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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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

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

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2. Full Babson Boulders Figure-8 via the Dogtown Road, Common Road, Tarr, and Babson Boulder Trails — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

11.3km

02:58

90m

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

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3. Briar Swamp loop — Pool Hill Forest — Gloucester

4.67km

01:11

10m

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

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ScottKane

October 7, 2023

This is just some glacial erratics which are pretty common in New England. The trail leading to this is very narrow and not well maintained. Unless you really enjoy exploring Dogtown I wouldn't bother with this

Jamie S.

October 7, 2023

The Whales Jaw is a massive granite boulder that once resembled an open whale's mouth. Like the other massive boulders in Dogtown Woods, this boulder was deposited by retreating glaciers eons ago. Unfortunately, 1989, a piece of the Whales Jaw boulder broke off but the majority of it still stands as it has for centuries and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

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Elevation 50 m

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Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Whales Jaw

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

2. Full Babson Boulders Figure-8 via the Dogtown Road, Common Road, Tarr, and Babson Boulder Trails — Dogtown Woods — Gloucester

3. Briar Swamp loop — Pool Hill Forest — Gloucester

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