Massaemett Mountain – MA (Mountain)

-visited August 2018

-1 Halligan Ave, Shelbourne Falls, Massachusetts

-2.5 mi each way

-very easy side of moderate

-no bathroom

-nearby: Bridge of Flowers

-notes:

     -very small paved shoulder on side of road(at beginning of road), looks like a small road extension, free, marked by sign

     -trail is incredibly muddy, even without rain, very slick

     -trail is very well marked

     -minimal stepping, mainly just slight incline to trail entire way up

     -trail is shaded the entire way

     -has numerous different mushrooms along the trail

     -trees are labeled with what kind of tree they are and fun facts – good educational hike

     -summit has an active fire tower on it that you can go up in, is incredibly narrow and have to duck on certain portions because it is short, has small windows on the top that you can see out of, this is the only views you get from the summit, they are limited but still nice

     -summit has several picnic tables to sit at and relax

     -depending on the time of day the summit can be either shade or sun

     -minimal bugs

     -can bring dogs