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Spruce Hill/Hoosac Range Hike

good weather nice hike and great guys And great dogs!

Saturday, November 16, 2013
Savoy, MA
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Hosted by umocintegra

The trip report

 It was a sunny warm clear day. There was a light coating of snow on some area of trail.  We had lunch at the half way point at spruce hill.   Then went on to do the rest of the trail. 

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About this event

THE BUSBY TRAIL to Spruce Hill is perhaps the most popular hiking trail in the state forest. It offers a great panoramic view. Be prepared with sturdy footwear, water and snack. This hike begins gradually, following an old farm road. As you near the top the trail becomes more strenuous. Throughout, the hike is in shaded woodland with occasional breaks at the power lines and at the summit - good places to see wildflowers in season. The summit of Spruce Hill is also a great spot to watch migrating hawks and other raptors as they head south in the fall. As you walk the Busby Trail there are no marked stops. Allow this guide to give you some things to think about as you hike along and encounter things of interest.   We will continue on to the Hoosac Range trail.  

This is a popular hiking destination due to the fact that there are several breathtaking views in many different directions along the ridge within a relatively short distance and because the hike is not particularly difficult.  The trails in along the ridge are well maintained and are very easy to follow.  From this area, you will see Mt. Greylock, the Taconic Range on the New York border, The Dome in Vermont and possibly some other surprises on a clear day.   The total hiking time is about five and half hours and the total distance is about six miles round trip.  We will meet at 9:30.  Dogs are welcome as both poeple leading the trip will have there dogs.  Keep in mind it is hunting season,  so wear some type of bright clothing.  If there is interest I would like to do a bond fire and potluck at my house after.  Please e-mail me if you are interested

Who came along (3)

Delfino SUSTAINING
Delfino
West Haven, CT
PaceAlong GUEST MEMBER
PaceAlong
Bristol & Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panamá, NH
waynzo GUEST MEMBER
waynzo
Marshfield, MA

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M
Member · Nov 7, 2013
i'll be bring my golden. great thought for a trip
M
Member · Nov 13, 2013
just wondering how far savoy is from 91?and is there a parking area where we are meeting thanks.tim

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