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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.
Looking up the Riva Ridge ski trail
After hiking Mt. Greylock, I decided to hike up Mt. Institute for some more exercise and to see how the off season work at the ski area was progressing. I ascended the Competition and Upper Competition trails and descended via Minnie Dole, Riva Ridge, Outback, Snow Dance, Exhibition, and Danny's Run.
The trails were nicely mowed and fairly dry. There was also some great foliage to be seen.
| 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: |
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
| Hike Commenced: |
1:06 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
580' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Institute |
| Ascent Commenced: |
1:08 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
1:31 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:23 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
590' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,538' |
| Vertical Gain: |
953' |
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| Hike Ended: |
2:15 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:09 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
978' |
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At the bottom of the Competition trail
Looking at Negus Mountain 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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