Mt. Hitchcock Spring, Wales, MA

4.3

(127 reviews)

About This Spring

Description:

This spring is on the southern boundary of Brimfield State Forest. Cold, crystal clear water from white PVC. Clearly visable from the road. Very secluded, quiet area with miles of hiking nearby.

Nearest Address

Post Office on Monson Rd. in Wales, Ma.

Directions from Nearest Address

From Wales, Ma. Turn onto Monson Road at the Post Office and go 1/2 mile to McBride Rd. Bear right at the fork. Bear right at the next fork, which is Mt. Hitchcock Rd. The spring is 3/4 mile on the right side of the road.

Vital Information

  • Fee: No Fee
  • Access: Public
  • Flow: Intermittent
  • TDS: 35
  • Temp: 51 F
  • pH: 6.8

Hours Spring is Open:

Always

GPS:

Unknown

Map Link: Mt. Hitchcock Spring

Submitted by: NewDawn, technoshaman

GPS Coordinates

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