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Pocumtuck Range
Deerfield, 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.
Pocumtuck Ridge Trail heading toward Pocumtuck Rock
Prior to hiking Mt. Toby, I decided to do a quick hike to the top of Pocumtuck Rock in Deerfield. Originally planning to hike the road, I ended up taking the Pocumtuck Ridge trail, which goes over to the summit of the old Deerfield Academy ski area prior to cutting back to the Pocumtuck Rock.
With the exception of a few short pitches around the old Deerfield ski area, the hike is nearly flat. Though the trail is marked, I found the navigation somewhat challenging, as there area areas missing blazes (trees down) as well as four different types of markings. At one point, I wandered down to the base area of the old Deerfield Academy ski area, completely missing the blaze on the side of the dirt road the path had merged with. All in all, however, you can't really get lost, as you can generally either head uphill or downhill and hit the ridge or a road.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Pocumtuck Range (Deerfield ski area summit) |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Moderate |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Pocumtuck Range (Pocumtuck Rock) |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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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, November 25, 2006 |
| Hike Commenced: |
10:43 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
425' |
| Destination: |
Pocumtuck Range (Deerfield ski area summit) |
| Ascent Commenced: |
10:43 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:00 AM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
537' |
| Summit Elevation: |
761' |
| Vertical Gain: |
434' |
| Destination: |
Pocumtuck Range (Pocumtuck Rock) |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:03 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:15 AM |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
761' |
| Summit Elevation: |
852' |
| Vertical Gain: |
192' |
| Hike Ended: |
11:32 AM |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
626' |
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Pocumtuck Ridge Trail
Pocumtuck Ridge to Deerfield Academy ski area summit
Deerfield Academy ski area summit, looking northwest at Haystack and Mt. Snow
Pocumtuck Rock, looking over Deerfield Academy toward Massaemett Mountain and Mt. Snow
Directions to trailhead: Take Pine Nook Road to the top of the ridge. There are a few places to park near the gate.
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