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id: "2585"
name: "Mohawk Trail - MA"
distance: "65"
description: "The Mohawk Trail got its name from an incident long ago, when the Mohawk tribe marched and destroyed the Pocumtucks in a fierce battle."
contact: "**[Mohawk Trail Association](http://www.mohawktrail.com)**  \r\n413-743-8127  \r\nEmail: <info@mohawktrail.com>  "
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websites: 
  - url: "http://www.mohawktrail.com/"
    name: Mohawk Trail
designations: 
  - Massachusetts State Scenic Byway
states: 
  - MA
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  - 42.56243900000004
bounds: 
  - - -73.27316299999995
    - 42.5572590000001
  - - -72.27454399999993
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The feet that trotted the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway have left their marks in history. Benedict Arnold led an army down the trail. Before him in time strolled Metacomet, or "King Philip," as the British called him. The trail got its name when the Mohawk tribe marched and destroyed the Pocumtucks in a fierce battle; in friendlier times, it was a trade route.  

Best of all, parts of this ancient path still exist and are available for visitors to hike. The byway also has over 100 attractions to see, ranging from old pilgrim churches, to the beautiful statue "Hail to the Sunrise," to the gorgeous one-of-a-kind Bridge of Flowers. Come see one of the oldest roads in the nation.  