Drury on the Mohawk Trail: Hiking and Scenery

Drury is a destination on the Mohawk Trail, whose scenic highlights can be explored especially along the Mohican–Mohawk Trail. It crosses Route 2 in Drury. Drury is on the Mohawk Trail, which runs through the Town of Florida. This provides a clear reference point for planning a stay: the town is connected with a named hiking trail and specific destinations in a forest and mountain landscape. If you would like to combine your hotel choice with an outing, you can first decide whether to focus on the trail to the viewpoint at Todd Mountain, the forest passages, or the historical traces along the trail.

Hiking from the Route 2 intersection

At the Route 2 crossing, the northern section of the Mohican–Mohawk Trail follows a forest road into the woods; the trail also branches off there toward Todd Mountain and Clark Mountain. From the crossing to the viewpoint at Todd Mountain, the trail is approximately 4.5 miles long. This makes the viewpoint a clearly named destination along the route and gives you a specific distance to consider when planning. The two mountains provide a sense of direction, while the approximate 4.5 miles specifically refers to the viewpoint at Todd Mountain.

The Drury section also features two wooden bridges and several bog bridges. If you would like to choose a section of trail based on more than just a scenic viewpoint, these provide additional specific features of the route. Parking at the Route 2 crossing may be limited. If you plan to start there, allow for the possibility of a bottleneck and check the parking situation before your visit.

Forest, river, and waterways

South of Route 2, the Mohican–Mohawk Trail leads into Savoy Mountain State Forest and down to the Cold River. Near Drury, it also crosses Wheeler Brook. This differs from the northern route, where the forest road and trails to Todd and Clark Mountain are mentioned: to the south, the description focuses on the forest and river, while to the north, the forest road and mountains are the main points of reference. This contrast can help you choose the landscape you would like to experience on an outing.

Landmarks and historical traces

Culture and history are also part of the Drury section of the Mohawk Trail. Brown’s Garage is a notable landmark there. Near Drury, the Mohican–Mohawk Trail also passes old cellar holes and former homesteads. These points of interest are distinct: Brown’s Garage is a named landmark along the route, while the cellar holes and former homesteads are traces in the landscape. If you would like to include historical connections to the area alongside hiking on your trip, these features give the outing a particular focus.

Additional points of interest in the Town of Florida

Additional points of interest are located within the Town of Florida. The eastern portal of the Hoosac Tunnel lies within the town. From Whitcomb Summit, also within the town, you can enjoy views of the Deerfield River valley and the Taconic Range farther to the west. These offer two distinct regional themes: the history of the tunnel and the view from the summit. This information adds to the points of reference provided by the named natural and historical features of the Town of Florida.

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