| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bare Mountain, Mt. Hitchcock, Mt. Holyoke, Mt. Norwottock, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 26, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Route 116 visitor center parking was completely full and the lawn was nearly full as well late morning. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some old stepovers starting about a mile east of Mt. Holyoke. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was snow/ice free and mostly dry.
Bare Mountain, Mt. Holyoke, and Mt. Norwottock portions were busy, however between Bare and Mt. Holyoke was relatively quiet. My phone claims it's 4.4 miles from 116 to Mt. Holyoke (one way). Generally decent single track jogging footing with some areas of minor scrambles and loose rock to contend with, as well as lots of ups and downs. Nice directional views on Holyoke, Hitchcock, Bare, and a few of the unnamed peaks in between.
Also slow motion jogged to Norwottock on fumes; noted the initial portion of the trail was been rerouted in recent years to avoid the gravel pit until crossing under the power line. Summit views aren't quite as strong as I remembered due to encroaching trees, but still decent. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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