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Horse Caves
The Horse Caves
LocationGranby, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°18′19″N 72°30′30″W / 42.30528°N 72.50833°W / 42.30528; -72.50833
Elevation254 m (833 ft)
DifficultyEasy

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.

  1. ^ 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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