Appalachian Trail (CT/MA Border to Sheffield)
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6331
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.
- click to view a short video slideshow of my 1994 hike on the Appalachian Trail
- click to see trail photos from this backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail: August 15-16, 1994
- click to view a trip report of this hike in Massachusetts: August 15-16, 1994 (password required)
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