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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
LOCATION:  Southwest Massachusetts
HIKE STARTS:  Sheffield (US 7)
HIKE ENDS:  Upper Goose Pond
TOTAL DISTANCE:  22.6 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Overnight or Multi-Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  AT Conference

HIGHLIGHTS:  From the Village of Sheffield, the Appalachian Trail climbs from US 7, crosses the Housatonic River, and heads toward the Tom Leonard and Mt. Wilcox shelters. This is a short, twenty-two mile section, but Benedict Pond is on the route and it is a nice glacial pond that has picnic tables, tent sites, and a public beach that allows swimming.  Upper Goose Pond is north of Benedict Pond, and it offers some of the same services. A cabin is located on the southern edge of the pond and their is usually a summer caretaker on site in the summer. The cabin is complete with bunk beds, a stove, a dinner table, and a nice deck for lounging in front of the pond. Canoe rentals are also available.

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  June 24-25, 1996*
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  June 24-25, 1996* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bullet click for more information on the Appalachian Trail*
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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