Mount Major Brook & Boulder Trailheads

• B
  Sep 2, 2022
  Harder than expected

  Dogs welcome under command. We encountered other dogs, but had zero issues. The trails were harder than anticipated - they are definitely hikes and not leisurely scenic walks, are are steep incline for a lengthy period of time, and have a lot of loose stones. I highly recommend hiking boots and a walking stick. The dog had no issues though. Trails are well used, so expect some 'traffic.' It's my understanding trail etiquette states downhill travelers should yield to (pause and move over for) those going uphill. Can someone confirm this? The view at the top was less much less scenic than expected...or maybe I didn't find the right place at the top (?). There was a nice view just before the summit if you stop watching your footing and catch the view before you go by it! The brook trail (yellow trail) was highly shaded, which was nice. It doesn't offer as many views of the brook as hoped, but is still nice. Again, it was steep and rocky (but less so than the boulder trail, so I'm told). We took the Jesus Valley (red trail) back down, which is the longest trail. Be forewarned, the Jesus Valley trail had multiple declines and inclines alternating so it is not a continuous decline down. The Jesus Valley (red) trail was slightly less shaded, slightly more muddy, and slightly more leaves/less maintained with a narrow path and tall grass in spots. The Jesus Valley (red) trail goes by a pond, appears to be much less popular (less traffic), and has a sense of tranquility on it that was more absent on the Brook (yellow) trail. Please remember to pack out your dog waste. And please make a donation to conserve and keep this and other places going!!!

We dug up 2 pictures of dogs at Mount Major Brook & Boulder Trailheads.

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