Dropped Wee Nail and Ponytail off at the trail head this morning w/light packs on Rte 2 in North Adams. They are slack packing today and they are both very excited. They were going to do Mnt Greylock today but in reverse. So, traveling south bound. Steep up but easier down for their knees. I Left them at the trail head at 8am.
I drove to the summit of Mnt Greylock(there is an auto road) to meet them for snacks. It was about 10;15 or so when they arrived on top. That means they both did 6.3 miles in 2hrs and 15 minutes. Impressive especially in this heat!
We all went up into the War monument on top of the mountain. It has 89 steps in a spiral stairwell. We had views (a bit hazed due to weather) of the Catskills, Green mountains…Beautiful panoramic views. Mt Greylock is the highest peak in MA, standing 3,491 feet. There is also a lodge (Bascom) where guests may stay. Looked lovely. Just renovated.
They traveled round and down the mountain getting glimpses of beautiful views. They went right through the middle of Cheshire, went over the Cobbles (outcropping of marble rocks looking over the Hoosic River, they went through fields, and of course the dreaded pavement walking. Think they said they did something like 2 miles on the hot pavement. (It was 98 today)
They traveled back to Tom’s house where I was to meet them.
Wee Nail, Pam and Ponytail on top of Greylock
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