Appalachian Trail - Massachusetts Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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By Toby Gohn
  • Trail Stats: 90.2 Trail Miles, 9 Hiker Shelters, Upper Goose Cabin
  • Massachusetts is where most northbound hikers on the Appalachian Trail (AT) notice that the large rolling hills are now starting to look and feel more like mountains. At 2,642 feet, Mount Everett, just a few miles from the Connecticut border, is a serious climb. Don’t miss a cleansing swim in the mighty Housatonic River, surrounded on both sides by dark evergreens.
  • The state also boasts some interesting wildlife. Every hiker’s sworn enemy, the mosquito, appears to be more prevalent than at points in the south. Lucky hikers may catch a glimpse of one of the many porcupines in the region, in their never-ending quest for salt—if you wake up to the sensation of something licking your face, don’t swat at it. Moose sightings are also possible, but are considerably rare.
  • Recommended 3- to 5-Day Trip: This moderately difficult trip starts out strong, with a challenging climb up the north side of 3,492-foot Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts. While there, climb the stone tower to take in views of several nearby mountain ranges. From here you travel through a variety of terrains in the western part of the state, including some impressive bogs (and as a result, you’ll find some impressive mosquitoes). Less than ten miles from the end, the trail crosses over I-90, the Massachusetts Turnpike, which is a different sort of thrill. Try to spend the last night at Upper Goose Pond Cabin, where you can take relaxing swims in the pond of the same name before heading an easy seven final miles to the finish. A resident caretaker brings fresh water to the cabin during the summer months, while the fireplace and covered porch bring the trip to a relaxing conclusion. Directions: Massachusetts 2 near North Adams, south to Jerusalem Road near Tyringham.

Guidebook: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion (Appalachian Trail Conservancy)
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Active and Adventure Overview: Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a multi-state public footpath across 2,175 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines from Maine to Georgia. Roads that cross it for all but its northernmost 100 miles give ready access. The Trail is protected along more than 96 percent of its course by federal or state ownership of the land itself or by rights-of-way. Read More

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Porches

231 River Street
North Adams, MA 01247 Map

Distance: 2.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Chambery Inn

199 Main Street
Lee, MA 01238 Map

Distance: 29.5 mi.
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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The Red Lion Inn

30 Main Street - P.O. Box 954
Stockbridge, MA 01262-0954 Map

Distance: 32.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Norman Rockwell Museum

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9 Glendale Road, Route 183, P.O. Box 308
Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262

Distance: 31.5 mi. (from destination center)

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Bash Bish Falls

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Mt. Washington State Park
Mt. Washington, Massachusetts

Distance: 46.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Mass MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts)

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87 Marshall Street
North Adams, Massachusetts 01247

Distance: 2.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Major Airports near Appalachian Trail - Massachusetts

Distance (mi.)
Albany International Airport 33.5 map
Bradley International Airport 59.7 map
Boston Logan International Airport 111.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Appalachian Trail - Massachusetts

Distance (mi.)
Lebanon Hanover/Regional/White River Airport 75.2 map
Manchester Municipal Airport 87.9 map
Newburgh Stewart Airport 96.0 map

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