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Stage Fort (Tablet) Rock

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Stage Fort (Tablet) Rock

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Stage Fort (Tablet) Rock

Name: Stage Fort (Tablet) Rock
Rating: 2

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Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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1. Downtown Gloucester, Harborwalk, and Stage Point Park loop — Gloucester

8.18km

02:05

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cressy Beach and Halfmoon Beach via the Stage Fort Trail — Stage Fort Park — Gloucester

1.91km

00:30

10m

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

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3. Cressy Beach – Stage Fort (Tablet) Rock loop from Gloucester

3.91km

01:01

30m

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

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Jamie S.

October 9, 2023

Overlooking one of the basefall fields in Stage Fort Park is a large bronze plauque on a huge grantite cliff that reads: "On this site in 1623, a company of fishermen and farmers from Dorchester, England, under the direction of Rev. John White, founded THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY COLONY. From that time the fisheries, the oldest industry in the commonwealth, have been uninterruptedly pursed from this port. Here in 1625, Gov. Roger Conant, by wise diplomacy, averted bloodshed between contending fractions, one led by Myles Standish of Plymouth, the other by Capt Hewes, a notable exemplification of arbitration in the beginnings of New England. Placed by citizens of Gloucester, 1907." This plaque speaks to the rich history of the area and believe it or not, you can sometimes see rock climbers ascending the rock faces next to the historic plaque!

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Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Stage Fort (Tablet) Rock

1. Downtown Gloucester, Harborwalk, and Stage Point Park loop — Gloucester

2. Cressy Beach and Halfmoon Beach via the Stage Fort Trail — Stage Fort Park — Gloucester

3. Cressy Beach – Stage Fort (Tablet) Rock loop from Gloucester

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