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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 Flying Cloud ski trail
Having a little time to spare after work and not happy with being out of shape, I decided to hike the Flying Cloud ski trail on Mount Institute. Stabilicers helped with traction on the packed snow and slush.
On my way down, I checked out the summit area of Wilderness Peak - its amazing how quickly it has grown in in the past 5 years.
With the exception of lower Flying Cloud and part of the Outback ski trail, everything was covered with a decent base of snow.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Institute |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Very 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: |
Thursday, March 29, 2007 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:26 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
587' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Institute |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:28 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:50 PM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
590' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,538' |
| Vertical Gain: |
948' |
| Hike Ended: |
5:37 PM |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,005' |
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Looking up the Flying Cloud ski trail
Looking northwest from near 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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