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Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber (The Potato Cave)

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Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber (The Potato Cave)

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Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber (The Potato Cave)

Name: Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber (The Potato Cave)
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nashoba Brook Conservation Land

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Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Best Hikes to Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber (The Potato Cave)

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1. Wheeler Farm – Spring Hill Conservation Land loop from North Acton

9.29km

02:25

60m

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

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2. Wheeler Farm loop from North Acton

2.95km

00:46

20m

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

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3. Nara Pond loop from Acton

7.78km

02:00

40m

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

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Jamie S.

December 8, 2024

The Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber is in the Nashoba Brook Conservation Area in Acton, Massachusetts, and is an underground stone structure commonly referred to as the "potato cave." This name originates from the belief that it once functioned as a root cellar. Excavations in 2006 support this view, indicating construction during the 18th or 19th century for food storage. However, some theories propose it was actually much older, positing it was originally a pre-colonial Native American ceremonial stone landscape structure. Local lore also suggests it provided shelter for 19th-century railroad workers. The restored chamber is part of Acton's "Trail Through Time," which highlights the historical use of the Nashoba Brook area

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Elevation 50 m

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Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber (The Potato Cave)

1. Wheeler Farm – Spring Hill Conservation Land loop from North Acton

2. Wheeler Farm loop from North Acton

3. Nara Pond loop from Acton

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