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Distance: 1 mile
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Dog Friendly: Yes.
This short and easy hike to isolated views above the Pioneer Valley, follows the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail from a road pull-off on Gulf Road in Northfield, MA.
Directions to Trailhead: Take I-91 to Exit 27 (Greenfield, MA) for Route 2 East. In Erving cross the French King Bridge, and after a mile turn LEFT at Route 63 North/Northfield Road. After 5.6 miles, turn RIGHT onto South Mountain Road and follow for 3.6 miles, then turn LEFT on Gulf Road. Continue 1.75 and look for a small roadside parking area with WHITE BLAZES across the street.
Hike Directions: Cross the street and follow the WHITE BLAZES of the Metacomet Monadnock Trail uphill along an old woods road. After a few minutes, depart from some houses on your left, continuing on the WHITE BLAZES as you begin to ascend through craggy ledges, reaching the summit ridge in less than a half mile.
Scenery: 7/10
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