Discovering abandoned places is usually fun, often exciting, and maybe just a little creepy. When we happen upon an abandoned place, we tend to imagine what it may have looked like when it was first built. As a state holding hundreds of years of history and historical sites, Massachusetts has quite a few abandoned places you can discover. In fact, you may even want to take in the abandoned Becket Quarry trail for your next adventure. Read on and learn more:

The town of Becket was once home to the Chester-Hudson Quarry.

CM O’Connor/AllTrails Granite was quarried from here between the 1860s and 1960s, which is an incredible piece of Massachusetts history.

The granite quarried from here was used in the building of monuments around the country.

Corey Walden/AllTrails However, the quarry, structures, and equipment used for quarrying were eventually left abandoned like so many other abandoned places in the state.

Hiking here at this historic quarry is quite fascinating.

Jeanne Tuthill/AllTrails The machinery left behind has been slowly taken over by decay and nature over the past several decades.

While at the Becket Quarry, you can take a self-guided history tour along the access trail.

Jeanne Tuthill/AllTrails Along the way, keep your eyes open for the interpretive signs that have information on the machinery and tools you’ll see. It’s like a cool Massachusetts museum, but al fresco style!

You’ll also encounter a former rail-bed that was once used to transport the quarried granite into town.

Hypnovista F/AllTrails Can you imagine how hard it must have been for the miners to haul the granite and other materials here? What an interesting piece of history!

The quarry itself is quite beautiful and surrounded by verdant trees.

Jeanne Tuthill/AllTrails While nature has reclaimed this area, try and imagine what it was like when people were working here for nearly a century. The geology here may have changed some, but it’s still captivating!

In total, this loop trail is approximately 2.7 miles long and is rated as moderate. It will take just over an hour to complete, so plan accordingly.

Shannon Carlson/AllTrails It will take just over an hour to complete, so plan accordingly for the weather and by wearing the correct hiking shoes and bringing enough water to keep you hydrated.

Have you ever taken a hike along this abandoned quarry trail in Massachusetts? If so, what did you think? Was it fun or creepy…or both! We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below. And please also let us know what are some of your favorite trails in the state.

CM O’Connor/AllTrails

Granite was quarried from here between the 1860s and 1960s, which is an incredible piece of Massachusetts history.

Corey Walden/AllTrails

However, the quarry, structures, and equipment used for quarrying were eventually left abandoned like so many other abandoned places in the state.

Jeanne Tuthill/AllTrails

The machinery left behind has been slowly taken over by decay and nature over the past several decades.

Along the way, keep your eyes open for the interpretive signs that have information on the machinery and tools you’ll see. It’s like a cool Massachusetts museum, but al fresco style!

Hypnovista F/AllTrails

Can you imagine how hard it must have been for the miners to haul the granite and other materials here? What an interesting piece of history!

While nature has reclaimed this area, try and imagine what it was like when people were working here for nearly a century. The geology here may have changed some, but it’s still captivating!

Shannon Carlson/AllTrails

It will take just over an hour to complete, so plan accordingly for the weather and by wearing the correct hiking shoes and bringing enough water to keep you hydrated.

To learn more about the hike at this former quarry, visit the Becket Land Trust website as well as the Facebook page.

While you’re still in an outdoor kind of mood, there are several additional hikes to abandoned places in Massachusetts you might enjoy!

If you enjoy waterfalls, watch this video about the 10 Best Waterfall Hikes in Massachusetts:

 

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Address: Quarry Road, Quarry Rd, Becket, MA, USA

The OIYS Visitor Center

Outdoor Adventures in Massachusetts January 25, 2023

What are some other abandoned places in Massachusetts? There are actually quite a few abandoned places in Massachusetts, each one more mysterious than the last period the next time you’re on the hunt for relics from long ago, consider adding some of these to your list:

Taunton State Hospital in Taunton The Franklin Park Zoo Bear Cages in Boston The Walter E. Fernald School in Waltham

  We’re looking for other great hiking trails in Massachusetts. Great hiking trails in Massachusetts are everywhere! From north to south and east to west, you’re sure to find something that strikes your fancy. Try a few of these:

The Minute Man National Historic Park in Concord The Shining Sea Bike and Walking Path in Falmouth Knightville Dam in Huntington

  Where can we find parks in Massachusetts? There are many wonderful parks in Massachusetts like these:

Pulaski Park in Northampton North Point Park in Cambridge Boston Common in Boston

 

The OIYS Visitor Center

Outdoor Adventures in Massachusetts

January 25, 2023

What are some other abandoned places in Massachusetts? There are actually quite a few abandoned places in Massachusetts, each one more mysterious than the last period the next time you’re on the hunt for relics from long ago, consider adding some of these to your list:

Taunton State Hospital in Taunton The Franklin Park Zoo Bear Cages in Boston The Walter E. Fernald School in Waltham

  We’re looking for other great hiking trails in Massachusetts. Great hiking trails in Massachusetts are everywhere! From north to south and east to west, you’re sure to find something that strikes your fancy. Try a few of these:

The Minute Man National Historic Park in Concord The Shining Sea Bike and Walking Path in Falmouth Knightville Dam in Huntington

  Where can we find parks in Massachusetts? There are many wonderful parks in Massachusetts like these:

Pulaski Park in Northampton North Point Park in Cambridge Boston Common in Boston

 

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

There are actually quite a few abandoned places in Massachusetts, each one more mysterious than the last period the next time you’re on the hunt for relics from long ago, consider adding some of these to your list:

  • Taunton State Hospital in Taunton
  • The Franklin Park Zoo Bear Cages in Boston
  • The Walter E. Fernald School in Waltham

We’re looking for other great hiking trails in Massachusetts.

Great hiking trails in Massachusetts are everywhere! From north to south and east to west, you’re sure to find something that strikes your fancy. Try a few of these:

  • The Minute Man National Historic Park in Concord
  • The Shining Sea Bike and Walking Path in Falmouth
  • Knightville Dam in Huntington

Where can we find parks in Massachusetts?

There are many wonderful parks in Massachusetts like these:

  • Pulaski Park in Northampton
  • North Point Park in Cambridge
  • Boston Common in Boston