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Mt. Tom
Holyoke, 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.

Metacomet-Monadnock Trail to Mt. Tom summit

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


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Hike Commenced: 1:35 PM
Parking Elevation: 173'
Destination: Mt. Tom
Ascent Commenced: 1:36 PM at Kay Bee trailhead
Summit Reached: 2:51 PM (ski area summit)
Trailhead Elevation: 185'
Summit Elevation: 1105'
Vertical Gain: 1060'
Hike Vertical Gain: 1172'



Access trail Kay Bee trail


West side Mt. Tom ski area summit (looking northwest at Easthampton)




Directions to trailhead: Take Route 5 to Reservation Road. Note - parking fee applies if you drive into park.


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