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Mt. Toby
Sunderland, MA

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.

The Robert Frost Trail (prior following the power lines to the summit)

Having previously biked/hiked the access road up Mt. Toby in May, I became interested in hiking a proper trail to the summit. The Robert Frost Trail would be my route.

The trail starts fairly gradually, before meeting with the power lines and embarking on a moderate pitched ascent to the fire tower.

Despite some haze, the views were still fairly strong - Mt. Greylock, Mt. Snow, Mt. Monadnock, Wachusett Mountain, and Mt. Tom were all visible.


Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Mt. Toby
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Moderate
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Moderate


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Saturday, November 25, 2006
Hike Commenced: 11:55 AM
Parking Elevation: 425'
Destination: Mt. Toby
Ascent Commenced: 11:56 AM
Summit Reached: 12:34 PM
Trailhead Elevation: 405'
Summit Elevation: 1,269'
Vertical Gain: 914'
Hike Ended: 1:11 PM
Hike Vertical Gain: 964'



Robert Frost Trail


Looking at Haystack and Mt. Snow from the Mt. Toby firetower




Directions to trailhead: Take Route 47 to Reservation Road. Parking at trail map. The Robert Frost Trail breaks off to the right at the gate.

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