The Forgotten Valley
Sat, Apr 04
|Knightville Dam Road
Adults: Hike back in time to “The Forgotten Valley,” (Knightville Basin) with the Russell Library, AMC leaders and local historian Chad Donavan-Hall.
Time & Location
Apr 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Knightville Dam Road, Knightville Dam Road, Huntington, MA 01050, USA
About the Event
As with his library presentation in January, Chad will offer narration of the families, homes and points of interests in the former villages of Knightville and Indian Hollow before construction of Knightville Dam. Pack a picnic and plan to continue the history conversation at the scenic picnic area at the base of the dam until 1:00 PM
Hike Description: This out and back 5 mile hike is on the Knightville Dam trail (aka. Claud M. Hill Trail) which begins in Huntington just beyond the top of the Knightville Dam. This forested trail is rated as easy and follows the Middle Branch of the Westfield River, a National Wild and Scenic River. The hike will be out and back. There is little elevation gain. All Participants must sign the Appalachian Mountain Club waiver to join the hike.