The hike on Sunday (1pm – 4pm) will be at Mt. Holyoke. Hiking shoes are not necessary. Although a short hike, I recommend bringing a water bottle and a small snack (energy/granola bar). We’ll be leaving in front of the Schoolhouse promptly at 1pm.
Click here for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) website.
Here is the planned route; it should take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours round trip – I consider this an easy (leaning towards moderate) hike (the first half is uphill; the second half is mostly flat).
The area is rich with history; allegedly members of Shay’s rebellion hid out at the “Horse Caves” after their failed attempt at insurrection. Here are some good websites for background information on Shay’s Rebellion.
Joseph Lorenzatti
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