| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Massaemett Mountain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Tower Trail, Big Tree Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 11, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
hikers are to park at base of Halligan Avenue in Shelburne. Side of road has a really steep tar berm but I was able to finagle the steep edge with my Prius slowly. Also, road is steep and you need to turn around not too far up, so, I'd say there is parking for maybe a half dozen cars. Note, this is RIGHT off Route 2 so traffic is quite quick getting on/off Route 2. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
a couple minor bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
kinda annoying but I avoided DEET and was OK |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific late day hike on my way back from Zoar Outdoors just down the road. I've seen the firetower trail sign off route 2 many times and wondered what it was about - it's delightful!!! I think around 2.8 or 2.9 Mi RT and around 1000' elev. So, you do all this climbing in the heat and at the top - a gorgeous stone tower from 1909. I was half-hoping the door would be locked but it wasn't.... up up up the spiral stone steps inside to just below the cab. The view from the top windows was really outstanding. Saw 1 person leaving as I arrived, and then 1 person arrived as I was leaving. Super nice. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-11 |
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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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