Seeking Advice on 2 nite circuit hike with 9 year old

Nov 3, 2001, 10:20 PM

I'm just beginning to take my 9 year old daughter into the backcountry. Last year we did Lion's Head in western CT on a 1 nighter. This year she has a pack and wants to do a 2 nighter. Anybody have any advice on a similar trip, preferably a circuit? Can't be too far from Southwick MA, since travel time = shorter trip. Thanks for any input...

Bob

**Mike P.** · Nov 6, 2001, 2:06 PM

Depending on how much mileage & where you park, Greylock could be done as two nights, especially for people with shorter legs. Gould, Mark Knoepell (On AT south of Saddleball) & shelter (don't remember name) on AT North of Greylock near Prospect offer some options. If camping with tent, many options exist beyond those shelters.

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Nov 3, 2001, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
rdb5decon Guest Posts: n/a	I'm just beginning to take my 9 year old daughter into the backcountry. Last year we did Lion's Head in western CT on a 1 nighter. This year she has a pack and wants to do a 2 nighter. Anybody have any advice on a similar trip, preferably a circuit? Can't be too far from Southwick MA, since travel time = shorter trip. Thanks for any input... Bob

Nov 6, 2001, 2:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,479	Depending on how much mileage & where you park, Greylock could be done as two nights, especially for people with shorter legs. Gould, Mark Knoepell (On AT south of Saddleball) & shelter (don't remember name) on AT North of Greylock near Prospect offer some options. If camping with tent, many options exist beyond those shelters.

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