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HIKES & EVENTS

Mt. Greylock

Full Day Hike

DATE: Jun 02, 2024

END DATE: Jun 02, 2024

Hike/Event Location: Adams MA

Trip Leader(s)

Twigs
Townsend, MA United States

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM

Max # People: 25

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

Hike Difficulty Level:

Strenuous

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Summary

Mother nature will hand your ass to you if your not ready for this. Mt. Greylock (3491') - Prospect Mountain (2690') - Mt. Williams (2951') - Mt. Fitch (3110') This is open to all with the understanding that this will be a STRENOUS hike with STEADY PACE. This is NOT a beginner or season starter. Total Distance is 14 miles (round trip) For specific trail specs and details please contact the trip leader directly This trip is considered STRENUOUS. Steady/quick pace!! Rocky trails Steep Grade (48% inclines & declines) Open Ledges Stream Crossings https://footpathapp.com/routes/c42c5d3e-8ffb-42a8-b2a5-51d9876b84e7 The group (Everyone) will meet at the end of GOULD ROAD, ADAMS MASSACHUSETTS at 9 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. If you need suggestions on what to bring, PLEASE ASK!! Bascom Lodge - should be open For this trip, it is important to bring along flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor. Group Size It is not fun leaving folks out. If you cannot attend, PLEASE cancel so others may join. If you are on the waiting list, please contact me 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. Please do NOT bring any dogs on this hike. Decreasing the impact on the environment is always a priority! Please plan to carry in and carry out all items. 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

The group will meet at 9am SHARP at the end of GOULD ROAD in ADAMS MASSACHUSETTS. It is a small parking lot, but you can park around the road as well.