HIKES & EVENTS

Mt. Greylock

Full Day Hike

DATE: Nov 09, 2024
END DATE: Nov 09, 2024

Hike/Event Location: Adams MA

Trip Leader(s)


Twigs
Townsend, MA United States,

SteveNH
Nashua , NH United States

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Max # People: 10

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Strenuous

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Summary

Mt. Greylock (3491') - Tallest Peak in Massachusetts This is open to all with the understanding that this will be a STRENOUS hike with steep inclines. This is NOT a beginner hike. Total Distance is 9 miles (round trip) For trip details please check out the link below: https://footpathapp.com/routes/4a9f04c3-0b52-4c37-a5fe-8a295df65d04 This trip is considered STRENUOUS. Steady pace!! Rocky trails Steep Grade (48% inclines) Stream Crossings Please bring a headlamp (or flashlight) incase we are still on trail after dark. The group (Everyone) will meet at GREYLOCK GLEN ON GOULD ROAD, ADAMS MASSACHUSETTS at 10 am Sharp. This hike will start and end at the same location. PREPARATION/WHAT TO BRING: The mountains can have unpredictable and extreme weather changes year-round. It is recommended that hikers have extra dry clothing and wind protection. Always have water and food and a headlamp. Bascom Lodge - maybe closed do not plan on available water on the summit. For this trip, it is important to bring along flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor. If you cannot attend, PLEASE cancel so others may join. If you are on the waiting list, please contact twigs days before the trip, most likely there will be room and if needed this trail will allow us to break the group into two smaller groups. Dog are welcome to come. But please make sure they are able to handel the 9 miles and the 48% incliens. Make sure you carry water and food for them as well as pick up after them. Please plan to carry in and carry out all items as well as any trash. It may also be possible to collect other hikers debris along the way. Weather: If the weather is a concern any updates or cancellation information will be posted by the Thursday before 6 pm. If there is a cancellation, it will include a possible rescheduled date so participants can watch for that opportunity. Safety is a priority! Any time a hiker is injured or lost a HUGE team of volunteers is dispatched to aid in the search and rescue efforts. No one wants to be injured or put others in harms way. Always be prepared. Know your limits. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the hike leaders.

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

Directions: The group will meet at 10am SHARP at  GREYLOCK GLEN, GOULD ROAD in ADAMS MASSACHUSETTS. It is a small parking lot, but you can park around the road as well. (If it doesn't come up please use 42.625763, -73.137553) in the GPS and that will get you there as well.

Trip Leader(s)

Twigs

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Townsend, MA


United States
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sustaining member
SteveNH

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Nashua , NH


United States
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Don59

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Rivesville, WV


United States
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richardc

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Danbury, CT


United States
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Discuss This Trip/Event
Twigs Posted Nov 3, 2024 at 9:28 AM

Yup I responded back to your email. Check your spam folder

richardc Posted Nov 3, 2024 at 8:44 AM

Jason, Did you see my email from a few days ago?

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