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Massaemett Mountain
Shelburne, MA
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below. "Summit" photos may in fact not be at the actual summit - but instead at the best nearby vista.
The trail after the water tank road ends
Massaemett is a convenient big mountain hike for Franklin County, Western Massachusetts standards.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Massaemett Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:42 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
425' |
| Destination: |
Massaemett Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:52 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:21 PM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
560' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,588' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,028' |
| Hike Ended: |
5:30 PM |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,163' |
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Road to the water tank
Looking west at Mt. Greylock
Looking west at the sunset
Directions to trailhead: From downtown Shelburne Falls parking, walk north on Main Street (not Bridge Street) then take a right onto Church Street. Bear left at the end of that street onto Highland Ave. Bear left onto a crushed rock road, cross Route 2, trailhead is at yellow gate.
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