…. Description: This short clockwise loop offers a bit of history and a great view overlooking the UMass Amherst Campus. Length: 3.5 Miles / 1-2 Hours Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: ~775 Feet Dogs: Yes, Must be Leashed Start out at The Notch Visitors Center parking lot. The trail starts just behind the center and is
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random.org picked Matthew Sawyer as the winner, congrats! Last summer things were a bit slow here at HuskyHiker.com, but I was busy. I was working on a guidebook for Falcon Guides (Globe Pequot Press) featuring 20 easy day hikes in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. Most weekends were spent on the trail exploring some great places
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…. I can easily say that the Mt. Tom Cliff hike is one of the best in the Pioneer Valley. After a quick climb the the summit you get to stroll along the cliffs for about 2.5 miles with awesome views the whole way. Start the hike by parking near the Mt. Joe coffee kiosk.
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About a month ago, I was contacted by an old high school friend wondering if I would be interested in an overnight hike in early October. Of course, I wanted to go but lacked the backpacking gear I felt I would need, mainly for sleeping. The plan came together when I acquired a Warbonnet Blackbird
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The Rock House Reservation is located in West Brookfield, MA right along rt9. The 135 acre park was established by the Trustees in 1993. I grew up in West Brookfield and used to go here when I was a kid with my mom. We would hike up to the house that overlooks the lake and
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by Falcon Guides. Husky Hiker wants to get out more and lose some weight… Do you want to get outside, hike more? Enjoy the weather? I’m all about motivating you to get out and do more and maybe drop some pounds in the process. HuskyHiker.com will share hiking tips, weight loss tips, trips and other adventures… All Aboard!
