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Rivers cut through the area, and towns are built on the rivers. verted back to private residences. As you proceed west and start to climb the eastern slope of the Hoosac Mountains, you will pass Mohawk Park. Located in this park is one of the most famous statues along the trail. It is a bronze statue of a Mohawk Indian erected in 1932 facing east to the Deerfield River with both arms reaching to the heavens. This elegant sculpture is called “Hail to the Sunrise” and commemorates the Mohawk Indian. The land was donated by the owners of the Mohawk Park Cabins as a means of attracting more overnight travelers. The initial cabins had a plain appearance, however, the Hansel-and-Gretel cottages built later were quite quaint. Six of these cottages still remain today and are still actually in use. As you proceed you come upon “Deadman’s Curve,” where poor brakes and a little too much speed resulted in many fatal accidents as cars and trucks careened into the rocky ravine. There are CarGuyMagazine.com 35