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    Default MA section hike, Cheshire parking

    Are there designated AT parking areas at trailheads in or around Cheshire?

    Rohland website doesn't seem to show much, other than a 1-2 car area at the Rt 8 trail crossing. Is this one valid?

    Appreciate any information. Considering hiking in the area in a few days.

    Thanks!

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    There is a parking lot (not designated on Rail Road Street) and try the church nearby. I called ahead a few years ago and was given permission to park.
    I don't remember the church name but should be easy to find.
    The parking situation at the church may have changed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hopetofinish View Post
    Are there designated AT parking areas at trailheads in or around Cheshire?

    Rohland website doesn't seem to show much, other than a 1-2 car area at the Rt 8 trail crossing. Is this one valid?

    Appreciate any information. Considering hiking in the area in a few days.

    Thanks!
    As I remember (and it has been some time since having been there), there was a small area on Route 8 as suggested. Basically a driveway into a business, but then a couple cars could pull off onto the grass on the side that abutted the trail. So yes, a possibility, but not a great deal of space and thus no guarantee that any would be available when you arrived. Of course, that also assumes nothing changed, but if they are still listing it, that makes it sound that nothing has.

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    Outlook Ave crossing has a spot for 2 or 3 cars. You might be able to park at the Cheshire Community Center if you call and ask.
    https://tinyurl.com/MyFDresults

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    Used to hike this section regularly. Got dropped off in the afore mentioned business driveway but never left a car there.

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