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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
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| LOCATION:
Northwest Massachusetts |
| HIKE
STARTS: Dalton (MA 8/9) |
| HIKE ENDS:
Cheshire (MA 8) |
| TOTAL
DISTANCE: 9.0 Miles |
| HIKE TYPE:
One Way, Shuttle Hike |
| HIKE
DIFFICULTY: Moderate |
| TRAILS
USED: Appalachian Trail |
| TRAIL
TRAFFIC: Heavy |
| TRIP TYPE:
Day or
Overnight Hike |
| MANAGEMENT:
AT Conference |
HIGHLIGHTS: This is a short
section between the towns of Dalton and Cheshire that can be done as either a
day or overnight hike. The Appalachian Trail starts at MA 8, heads east through
Cheshire and eventually climbs through some hardwoods to the southern edge of
the Cobbles. This is a large rock outcropping that overlooks the town of
Cheshire. The trail continues uphill from the Cobbles and eventually
reaches Gore Pond. The Crystal Mountain campsite is located about a half mile
from here, and only a few miles beyond it is the town of Dalton (the northern
terminus of this hike).
MORE DETAILS
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click to see trail photos from this hike:
April 6, 1996 |
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click to view a detailed trip report:
April 6, 1996*
(password required) |
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click to view maps: area map, detailed map, profile map* |
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click for more information on the
Appalachian Trail* |
| note, the * indicates
these items are not linked but coming soon |
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