Appalachian Trailhead at Furnace Hill

Address: Furnace Hill
Getting there: take Main St east across the bridge over the Hoosic River, at the fork in the road take the right onto E Main St, then turn right onto Furnace Hill; continue to the terminus of Furnace Hill, then enter the trailhead

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