Drury: Trails and forest along the Mohican–Mohawk Trail

Drury is on the Mohawk Trail, which runs through the Town of Florida. Here, the Mohican–Mohawk Trail intersects Route 2. From this intersection, the described trail sections lead in different directions: north into the forest and south into Savoy Mountain State Forest. This trail junction gives trip planning a specific sense of place and brings together forest, mountains, waterways, and traces of history.

The route from the intersection

At the Route 2 crossing, the northern section of the Mohican–Mohawk Trail follows a forest road into the woods. From there, the trail branches off toward Todd Mountain and Clark Mountain. The viewpoint on Todd Mountain is about 4.5 miles along the trail from the crossing. This approximate distance provides a concrete reference point when considering whether this section should be the focus of a day. Parking at the crossing can be limited; take this into account when planning if you are using this area as a reference point for your outing.

South of Route 2, the trail enters Savoy Mountain State Forest and descends to the Cold River. Along this section, it crosses two wooden bridges and several bog bridges. North of Route 2, the viewpoint on Todd Mountain is the named destination; to the south, the forest, bridges, and descent to the Cold River define the section. This lets you weigh the different trail features according to your group’s interests, without treating them as a single continuous outing.

Forest, water, and traces of history

The waterways also give the landscape around the trail its character: the southern section descends to the Cold River, while near Drury the Mohican–Mohawk Trail also crosses Wheeler Brook. These points of interest add two distinct waterside locations along the trail area to the forest road, woods, and bridges.

A cultural highlight on the Drury section of the Mohawk Trail is Brown’s Garage, a notable landmark. Near Drury, the Mohican–Mohawk Trail also passes old cellar holes and former homesteads. Along with the natural trail features, these traces of history add another dimension to the trail. If you are interested in history as well as forests and rivers when planning your trip, the cellar holes and former homesteads offer a distinct point of interest.

Points of interest in the Town of Florida

Other points of interest lie within the town of Florida. The eastern portal of the Hoosac Tunnel is located there. From Whitcomb Summit, also in the town of Florida, you can enjoy views of the Deerfield River valley and the Taconic Range farther to the west. The tunnel portal and the summit appeal to different interests: one is a striking structure, the other offers views of the valley and mountains.

Choose the focus of your trip

When looking for a vacation rental in Drury, you can first consider what experiences you want to shape your stay. The Mohican–Mohawk Trail offers specific points of interest for a focus on forest trails, bridges, and the named destinations at Todd Mountain and the Cold River. Brown’s Garage, along with the old cellar holes and former homesteads, adds historical points of interest. If you also want to include places in the town of Florida in your plans, they can form a separate part of your travel interests. When planning together with children, it helps to discuss in advance whether nature, trail features, or traces of history are of particular interest. This makes it possible to choose a destination based on the experiences you want, without treating the different places of interest as one and the same.

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