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{{short description|Geological feature in Granby, Massachusetts}} |
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The '''Horse Caves''' of [[Amherst, Massachusetts]] are a geological feature in the southern part of the town of Amherst, on the slope of [[Mount Norwottuck]]. |
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| name = Horse Caves |
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| photo = Horse Caves at Mt. Norwottuck (Close-Up).jpg |
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| photo_caption = The Horse Caves |
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| location = [[Granby, Massachusetts]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|42|18|19|N|72|30|30|W |display=inline,title}} |
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| elevation = {{convert|254|m|abbr=on}} |
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| difficulty = Easy |
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The '''Horse Caves''' of [[Granby, Massachusetts]] are a geological feature in the [[Holyoke Range]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9faQ6XZ0frsC&q=horse+caves+granby&pg=PA370 | title=Moon Outdoors New England Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 400 of the Best Hikes in New England | publisher=Avalon Travel | date=May 11, 2010 | accessdate=2013-05-04 | author=Tourville, Jacqueline | pages=370| isbn=978-1598800197 }}</ref> These caves are really ledges. They are found along the [[New England National Scenic Trail]] to the east of the summit of [[Mount Norwottuck]]. |
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According to legend, some of the men fighting with [[Daniel Shays]] in [[Shays' Rebellion]] hid out in the Horse Caves after their defeat at the hands of the [[Massachusetts militia]]. |
According to legend, some of the men fighting with [[Daniel Shays]] in [[Shays' Rebellion]] hid out in the Horse Caves after their defeat at the hands of the [[Massachusetts militia]]. |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Caves of Massachusetts]] |
[[Category:Caves of Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Landforms of Hampshire County, Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Granby, Massachusetts]] |
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| Horse Caves | |
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 The Horse Caves | |
| Location | Granby, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°18′19″N 72°30′30″W / 42.30528°N 72.50833°W |
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Difficulty | Easy |
The Horse Caves of Granby, Massachusetts are a geological feature in the Holyoke Range.[1] These caves are really ledges. They are found along the New England National Scenic Trail to the east of the summit of Mount Norwottuck.
According to legend, some of the men fighting with Daniel Shays in Shays' Rebellion hid out in the Horse Caves after their defeat at the hands of the Massachusetts militia.
References
[edit]- ^ Tourville, Jacqueline (May 11, 2010). Moon Outdoors New England Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 400 of the Best Hikes in New England. Avalon Travel. p. 370. ISBN 978-1598800197. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
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