| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Monument Mountain (Squaw Peak), MA |
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 | Trails: |
Indian Monument Trail, Squaw Peak Trail, Devil's Pulpit Spur, Hickey Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 3, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is a good-sized free parking lot with a small Trustees of Reservations sign out front, on the west side of Route 7 at the north end of Great Barrington. The lot is not maintained in winter. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are a couple of them, on bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
These trails are very well maintained, although a short part of the Hickey Trail can be a streambed after a rain. There are still some slippery leaves on the ground. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
You're supposed to stay on your leash at all times. Careful on the rocks, guys. |
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 | Comments: |
This is a gem of the Berkshires, with historical, literary, and geological significance that you can read about at the kiosk or online. This time I did the loop in the clockwise direction, which meant going up the more gradual side and down the steeper side. I didn't realize that there is a hunting season from Nov. 29-Dec. 31 in here. Hopefully it takes place back behind the trail network; I didn't have any orange clothes but took a chance on a quiet Friday afternoon (yea for personal days). This place is close to many access points for the Appalachian Trail if you want to do more hiking while in the area. |
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 | Name: |
peaksseeker |
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 | E-Mail: |
peaksseeker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-05 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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