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AT in Massachussets
The Massachusetts section of the Appalachian Trail traverses about ninety miles through the western area of the state within the Berkshire region. The mountain footpath follows atop scenic ridgelines through expansive highlands, over distinctive summits and shrouded with dense forests with the highest state elevation at the northern end of the footpath. The trail in this state also includes some lush river walks through many shaded glens.
The Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts straddles the north-south route US 7 in the western area of the state, crossing once from the west in the south of the state, not far from Sheffield, MA but staying east of the highway for the remainder of the state.
The AT in Massachusetts has an elevation range from 650 feet to the high point of 3,491 atop
Mount Greylock where
Bascom Lodge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1934-1938. On a clear day, a person atop Mount Greylock can see sweeping vies for 90 miles or more in every direction.
1979 Journey On™
Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Statistics;
Trail Distance Walked, 1979:
83.2 miles
Trail Current Length, 2026:
90.0 miles
Number of Days on AT, 1979:
Days in Massachusetts:
Seven days
14 June - 20 June 1979
Day 125 AT - Day 131 AT
Days Afoot in Massachusetts:
Six days
Zero Days:
One day, at Cheshire Hostel awaiting my new boots
Daily Distance Average on AT in Massachusetts:
13.9 miles/day, 22.3 kilometers/day
Mail Stops in Massachusetts
Cheshire, Massachusetts
16. 19 June 1979
Day 129 AT,
Total Miles Afoot: 1625.8 miles, 2615.5 kilometers
Total Appalachian Trail Statistics
Georgia - Massachusetts
Total Distance:
1495.3 miles, 2406.5 kilometers
Total Days Afoot:
119 days
Daily Distance Average:
12.6 miles/day, 20.2 kilometers/day
Distance Remaining on Trail
560.7 miles, 896.4 kilometers
Highest Elevation on Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts
Mount Greylock
Elev. 3,491 feet
Balscom Lodge and tower
Summited:
20 June 1979
Day 130 AT
Other Notable Summits:
Saddle Ball Mountain
Elev. 3229 feet and 3228 feet
Summited
20 June 1989
Day 130 AT
The Cobbles
Elev. 1850 feet
The Ledges
Summited:
18 June 1979
Day 129 AT
Bald Top Mountain
Elev. 2040 feet
Summited:
17 June 1989
Day 128 AT
Walling Mountain
Elev. 2220 feet
Summited:
17 June 1989
Day 128 AT
Mount Wilcox
Elev. 2112 feet
Summited:
16 June 1979
Day 127 AT
Mount Everett
Elev. 2602 feet
Fire Tower
Summited:
14 June 1979
Day 125 AT
Race Mountain
Elev. 2365 feet
Summited:
14 June 1979
Day 125 AT
Parks on the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts
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1978-1979 Journey On™
Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts
Number of Days Afoot
6 days
Trail Distance Walked in 1978-1978
83.2 miles
Current Trail Length (2026):
90.0 miles
Highest Elevation on AT in Massachusetts
Mount Greylock
3491 feet
Summited:
20 June 1979 on Day 130 AT
Mail Stop in Massachusetts
Cheshire, MA
16. 19 June 1979, Day 129 AT
Total Miles Afoot:
1625.8 miles
Parks in Massachusetts:
Jugs End State Reservation
Wildlife Management Area
(42.1494196, -73.4503450)
Jug End Mountain
Scenic View, AT
(42.1436358, -73.4385830)
Mount Everett State Reservation
AT, Summit, Shelter, Scenic Area
(42.1060447, -73.4344516)
Beartown State Forest
The Ledges
(42.19700211652703, -73.28914986838595)
October Mountain State Forest
Headquarters (42.3379100, -73.2342740)
October Mountain State Forests
Finerty Pond, AT
(42.3125416, -73.1656949)
October Mountain Shelter
AT
(42.3550292, -73.1540710)
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Noepel Shelter,
AT
(42.6077704, -73.1857254)
Clarksburg State Forest
Southern Entrance
AT
(42.7013472, -73.1523570)
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