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Mt. Institute
Charlemont, MA and Hawley, MA
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Mohawk ski trail
What a difference a few days makes. After hiking in 70 degree weather on January 6, I embarked on a hike of Mt. Institute in 18 degree weather. Despite the cold and frozen ground, we still encountered running water and mud in places.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Institute |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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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: |
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:41 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
587' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Institute |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:42 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:14 PM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
590' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,538' |
| Vertical Gain: |
948' |
| Hike Ended: |
4:51 PM |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
965' |
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Looking up the Mohawk ski trail
Looking southwest from the Mt. Institute summit
Directions to trailhead: Take South River Road east from Route 8A, then take a right onto Thunder Mountain Road. Park in the large parking lot.
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