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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
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| LOCATION:
Southwest Massachusetts |
| HIKE
STARTS: CT/MA Border |
| HIKE ENDS:
Sheffield (US 7) |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 14.2 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
One Way, Shuttle Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate |
| TRAILS
USED: Appalachian Trail |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Heavy |
| TRIP TYPE:
Day or Overnight Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
AT Conference |
HIGHLIGHTS: The elevations in Massachusetts range from
650—3,491 feet, and the Appalachian Trail covers ninety miles
in the state. The Connecticut and Massachusetts border is located right
near Sages Ravine, a scenic area with many trees and waterfalls. Bear Rock
Falls is a short distance north, and like Sages Ravine there are designated
campsites in this area. We watched an incredible sunrise from the cliffs
at Bear Rock Falls.
Race
Mountain and Mt. Everett (2,602 feet) also have dramatic views. There is a
fire tower on Everett (but it is closed to the public). Nonetheless, Mt.
Greylock is seen forty miles to the northeast and Monument Mountain is visible
to the north.
The Trail continues northbound and eventually descends to
US 7 near the small Village of Sheffield where Nomad and I hitched a ride into
town.
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