Baldpate Hill

Drumlin & Song birds

Baldpate Hill | Georgetown

Property Description & History

Baldpate Hill sits atop a drumlin, a rounded hill formed by glacial ice acting on the underlying soil. It is near Baldpate Pond and a satellite of Massachusetts Division of Forest and Parks property. It is accessible by walking the relatively steep fire road. A fire tower is still present at the top of the hill.

Hikers will see the presence of utility poles, wires and a cell phone tower.

Flora & Fauna

Scarlet tanagers, house wrens, and ruby meadowhawk dragonflies can be spotted in the summer, and gray tree frogs can be heard calling, especially after rain.

The non-migratory ruffed grouse has been spotted here.

Location

Baldpate Road, at base of access road.

Directions & Parking

Parking for 2-3 cars on the west side of Baldpate Road, at the entrance of the fire road.

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