http://www.vftt.org/forums/ trail conditions in Massachusetts en Tue, 21 May 2013 07:48:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vftt.org/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.vftt.org/forums/ http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48874-Metacoment-Monadnock-Trail-from-MA-9-to-Holland-Glen-(0-5-mile)&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:41:48 GMT Trail is in VERY poor shape and is in need of at least 2-3 hours of trail work by a small group. At least 1/2 dozen downed trees (due to Irene? not sure). Chainsaw required. Waterfall @ 0.5 mile point still looks decent, only 2 trees down to the side of the falls. Otherwise, looks good (except... Trail is in VERY poor shape and is in need of at least 2-3 hours of trail work by a small group. At least 1/2 dozen downed trees (due to Irene? not sure). Chainsaw required.

Waterfall @ 0.5 mile point still looks decent, only 2 trees down to the side of the falls. Otherwise, looks good (except for low water for this time of the year).

I would avoid this trail until it is cleaned up. It's possible to pass through it, but it's not enjoyable. ]]> Massachusetts roadtripper http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48874-Metacoment-Monadnock-Trail-from-MA-9-to-Holland-Glen-(0-5-mile) http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48865-Race-amp-Everett-by-Race-Brook-Falls-amp-AT&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:46:36 GMT Date of Hike: 4-27-2013 Trail Conditions: Overall, dry and in good condition, brook crossings not too difficult, a couple of downed trees easily avoided except on old section of Race Brook Falls, see below for more details. Special Equipment Required: Sunglasses and suntan lotion during the... Date of Hike: 4-27-2013

Trail Conditions: Overall, dry and in good condition, brook crossings not too difficult, a couple of downed trees easily avoided except on old section of Race Brook Falls, see below for more details.

Special Equipment Required: Sunglasses and suntan lotion during the current great weather. A few bugs were beginning to come out but no real need for bug spray yet. Current info on the upper section of Race Brook falls.


Comments: My first time up Race Brook in a few years, route is the same until you get to the camp site. I remembered the trail went straight, so off we went. Many downed trees there but not too hard to follow for those who did it often before. Race Brook now goes up through the tent platforms, right by the privy, and it joins the AT right near the typical large puddle on the AT that was between the old junction and Mt. Race. From Everett, you could see snow on the ski slopes of Hunter. Saw some remaining ice on the side of the Race Brook trail (maybe on the old section) that the boys enjoyed seeing.

Mike & Eric K. + Nick & Mike P ]]> Massachusetts Mike P. http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48865-Race-amp-Everett-by-Race-Brook-Falls-amp-AT http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48790-Greylock-4-21-13&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:33:49 GMT Date: 4/21/2013 From: Hopper Road Trailhead Route : Hopper trail to Sperry Campground up via the Hopper/A.T. to summit and back via Stony Ledge and the Haley Farm trail. patchs of ice/snow exist mostly above Sperry Campground but nothing that really needs any traction aids. Good views towards... Date: 4/21/2013
From: Hopper Road Trailhead
Route : Hopper trail to Sperry Campground up via the Hopper/A.T. to summit and back via Stony Ledge and the Haley Farm trail.

patchs of ice/snow exist mostly above Sperry Campground but nothing that really needs any traction aids. Good views towards Stratton/Snow in VT and Monadnok in NH as well as the wind turbines in Seasburg and on Brodie Mtn. Could see the melting snow on Jiminy peak as well as the Bosquet. Cheshire Res and Onata Lakes were sparkly.

The Road is clear of snow and the gates will be closed til mid may so now is a good time to ride up Greylock if one is interested. In fact, I saw a cyclist riding up today as I neared the Adam's Overlook on my way back on the road.

Jay ]]> Massachusetts Jay H http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?48790-Greylock-4-21-13