Massachusetts · Hiking

Dead River Road

Dead River RoadPhoto: dee & tula monstah, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
round trip
26 ft
climb
244 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

Dead River Road is a short, easy out-and-back hike in western Massachusetts, about 1.6 miles from the town of West Groton. The route is just under a mile long, with a total climb of about 26 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a few minutes. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fitchburg show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Several other outdoor spots sit close by. Wharton Road and Town Forest Road are both about 0.4 miles away and used for cross-country skiing. Kotik Crag, a climbing area, is about 2.1 miles off, and Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Minute Man is about 4.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Dead River Road

    Best months: April and July–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 25°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 56°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fitchburg Muni Ap, MA, 8.4 mi away at 348 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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