Northfield Mountain Recreation Center — Attraction in Northfield

Bring bug spray!!! The visitor center is closed, but the trails are open. If your kids like easy hiking trails, these will fulfill that. The trails are rated for skiing, not hiking. The moderate trail wasn't very steep, though some might have issues. Didn't try the black trails. Not much at the top, but a good roundabout hike of a couple hours. Biggest plus, no road noise or loud city sounds to break...

Northfield Mountain project was a huge accomplishment for hydro-electric power! 4 big generators deep beloe the mountain pumping from the man made reservoir to provide clean safe electricity! Visited this project back in the seventies and was allowed to tour the tunnel project down to the turbines! After 9-11 this is...

Beautiful and sweeping views, well groomed and marked trails, and great place for a trail run. The power lines do run across the mountain, and there are fenced off areas regarding public water supply. It's still a great outdoor...