About Winter Ecology Snowshoe Walk at Chesterfield Gorge with Adventure East
Join Adventure East and expert naturalist William Randolph for a guided exploration of winter’s quiet brilliance. As we snowshoe through forested trails, we’ll investigate how nature survives in winter, how buds and bark reveal seasonal strategies, and how snowpack shapes the lives of plants and animals. Learn to identify winter tracks, uncover subnivean mysteries, and observe which birds and mammals remain active. This immersive experience blends natural history, ecology, and adventure—perfect for curious minds of all ages. Snowshoes or traction gear provided.
A Trustees property since 1929, Chesterfield Gorge is an historic landscape comprised of primarily forested land and a 1.5 mile stretch of the Westfield River, which over time carved the feature for which the property is named. The gorge provides the opportunity to examine the geological features of Western Massachusetts. Learn how this gorge was formed, how large boulders called glacial erratic traveled across the landscape and why this location was once an important mining community.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Trustees Members receive a 10% discount – please email aduquette@thetrustees.org for the discount code to be entered on the Adventure East website.
What’s Included?
- 2-hour guided experience with a naturalist
- Snowshoes, spikes, and trekking poles
What to Bring
- Layers appropriate to the temperatures (hat, gloves, insulated layers)
- Warm hiking boots and thick socks (extra pair)
- Plenty of drinking water and some snacks
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