Horse Caves

Horse Caves
Horse Caves
	The Horse Caves
	Interactive map of Horse Caves
Location	Granby, Massachusetts
Coordinates	42°18′19″N72°30′30″W / 42.30528°N 72.50833°W
Elevation	254 m (833 ft)
Difficulty	Easy

Last updated February 12, 2026

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.

References

↑ 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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[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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