Dana Commons is a 7.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Petersham, Massachusetts and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
kid friendly
hiking
mountain biking
trail running
walking
historic site
no dogs
Walk or bike through history at Dana Commons. Stone walls, cellar holes. No pets please.
It’s a nice trail but the bugs were AWFUL! We all got bit quite a few times. I think it’s probably better on bikes, going faster should keep the flies off of you.
Great path, easy walk, great scenery.
no dogs allowed I just drove all the way here to find out
Legs D.
cool to see old Dana commons! Very beautiful, also very flat. Pavement is hard on your legs. I'd suggest biking.
can also reach fishing gate in Hardwick by going straight through Dana common,also allowed to ride bicycles at this gate.going farther through the common area couple of miles on left down another trail is the remains of a starfire f90 jet crash from back in the fifties.
We found it beautiful, interesting and enjoyable
Great hike. Very well maintained trails. Beautiful day. Left from gate 40 to Dana center. Then continued to the right out of the center to the waters edge. About 7 miles round trip.
There are multiple trails to explore off of Gate 40 and Dana Center. The old road is well maintained. The Dana Common is amazing.
It's about 1.8 miles from gate 40 to the former town of Dana. DCR maintains the area fairly well.
There are many trails off the town center to explore. An amazing part of Quabbin history.