Snowshoeing In Groton Place, MA

Following a late December storm that deposited 8-10 inches of snow in the region, we grabbed our snowshoes and set off for a winter adventure at Groton Place. Although we hadn't used our snowshoes in 3-4 years, we're committed to enjoying outdoor activities to the fullest this winter, especially since we won't be traveling to CA.

It's like riding a bike, it only took a few minutes to feel comfortable on the shoes again.

The weather was perfect; sunny with temperatures in the low 40s.

The light was just right catching ice crystals in the fresh fallen snow.

We followed the trail along the banks of the Nashua River.

We followed this path for a mile until we arrived at private property belonging to the Groton School. This school is a private Episcopal college preparatory boarding institution established in 1884. One of its many notable alumni is US President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

There must be one very frustrated beaver after the trunk got caught in the branches of a nearby tree which prevented it from falling to the ground.

A very happy beaver.

After reaching the Groton School property line, we turned around and explored a few other trails in the woods.

Out of the woods and back into the fields of Groton Place.

Not bad for our first time back on snowshoes.

Here is the 2.35 mile path path we followed.