Spiderweed Preserve

"A nice short track, not for people unsure of foot as lots of up and down with some washout and running water down trails (I was there 4 days after substantial rain). Definitely a walking stick trail as I forgot mine and regretted it, especially on the downhills. Only a quarter mile uphill on a wide path to get to abandoned house foundation and first lookout, id stop there if i had young kids or inexperienced hikers, if you do contine to the end loop expect a wet, narrow up and down trail but with a great reward at the end with another spectacular lookout. Only 4 as trails had several trees down across them and trail markings need refresh. Experienced hikers in search of quick fun hike, enjoy! BTW, my app clocked entire loop and side views at 2.6 miles, they claim 2.85 and some said over 3??!!"

"Have had this on my list for a while and stopped by after visiting the local PYO daffodil farm down the road. Parking and absolute nightmare with no assigned location. Parking alongside the gravel road at the trailhead questionable due to significant recent erosion. Trail itself unremarkable. I expect the ruins are more interesting during the fall or summer months when foliage adds to the view. Never far enough away from traffic to dull vehicular noise. Saw a couple of other folks with leashed dog. Might come back in another season."

"Great hike to some of the best ruins we have seen. The old house is awesome to see and explore. A little further is a grand scenic overlook with views of the Connecticut River."

"Interesting bit of ruins and history. Dripps Road was full (about five cars) so I had to approach via Seven Falls, ended up being almost seven miles. While the ruins themselves would make a fun trip, I'd say the ledges on the eastern side of Bear Hill were the highlight, with some distant hills visible through the trees."

"This is my first time here and I really enjoyed walking to the ruins it is such a peaceful walk-up it is a bit Rocky. When you get to the ruins there is some broken glass so please be careful. You will turn on a road with a little gravel path you'll have to park right on the side there is no parking lot for this spot that's the one thing I did not like. I did the loop and brought my dog and she absolutely loved it here I definitely recommend checking this place out if you have not already it is awesome to see the ruins."