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Mt. Washington State Forest
Mt. Washington,
Massachusetts
Women's two day back country camping
trek
Date: TBA
Mt. Washington State Forest, nestled in the Berkshires of southwestern
Massachusetts, offers a variety of magnificent views and beautiful
scenery. A great place filled with opportunities for outdoor activities
like hiking, wilderness camping, bird watching, and the viewing of early
spring flowers. Within the State Forest we'll visit Bash Bish Falls,
which is described as the state's most dramatic waterfall, and most
frequently photographed. We'll hike along the Alander Mountain Trail
walking across beautiful flower-filled meadows, and through woodland
forests where you'll hear the sounds of singing birds and trickling
streams.
Our trip includes a hike to Bash Bish Falls, hiking a
section of the Alander Mountain Trail, an opportunity to learn the
fundamentals of back country camping, map and compass, cooking back
country style, camaraderie, journal writing, a casual lunch and an
opportunity to stroll through some of the galleries and shops in the
charming town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Optional: More opportunities for physical activity
Itinerary
Day 1: We begin our trip on the early morning
of May 22 with an icebreaker, pack our bags, distribute jobs, maps, and
go over weekend itinerary, etc. Leave for the far southwestern portion
of the Berkshires in Massachusetts. Arrive at Bash Bish Falls for a
short downhill hike to a beautiful waterfall and have a picnic lunch.
Arrive at Mt. Washington state forest headquarters, stretch,
adjust packs, review safety and leave no trace policy. Head out on the
Alander Mountain Trail to our camp site enjoying the New England forest
and what it has to offer. Arrive at site and proceed to set up camp.
Optional: Hike (without pack) to the top of Alander
Mountain or remain at camp. Build fire, check in with participants,
turn in.
Day 2: Wake up. Breakfast, stuff
sleeping bags, pack personals, hang tents, etc. Stretch and prepare
for hike out. Arrive at forest headquarters, closing thoughts, review
of what participants have learned, share feelings and suggestions for
future trips, light stretch.
Lunch and an opportunity to stroll
through some of the shops and galleries in the historic and charming
town of Great Barrington.
Optional: Early morning
journaling & wildlife viewing, etc.
Changes in
Itinerary
Please bear in mind that this is a standard itinerary,
and the actual hikes and places may vary due to the season, special
events or weather. We reserve the right to alter the itinerary since
the trip arrangements are made in advance.
Price: $75.00
Number of Days:
2
Hiking activity rating: Easy to
moderate
Trip Includes:
- Transportation to and from destination point.
- Park
entrance fees, tents, cooking utensils.
- Some camping
equipment, meals (except lunch on day two).
- Professional,
pleasant and well informed guides.
Meeting and Departure point: Athol,
Massachusetts
To get further information or to sign-up for this
trip email us at
info@activebynature.com or
call (978) 928-3306.
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