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Recommendations for weekend hike with girlfriend

Fenderjelly

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I am planning on taking my new girlfriend hiking for a weekend and am kind of new to the area. Any suggestions for pretty 2-day hikes in either southern or western MA? We are both pretty active so it doesn't have to be a super easy hike. Just want a chance to hang out, get some exercise, and attempt not to embarrass myself.
 

Huck_It_Baby

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I've never hiked in Mass but one place on my hit list has always been Mt. Greylock.

Probably worth checking into!
 

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I wonder if there will be a second backpacking adventure with this girlfriend...?

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Huck_It_Baby

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I wonder if there will be a second backpacking adventure with this girlfriend...?

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Haha. Hiking is always something I have done with my new GF's over the years. Maybe it's a compatibility test I like to throw at them.
 

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We've been exploring a bunch of the Holyoke mountain range, right by Hadley/Amherst area. I'm sure you could link some trails together and do a long day hike.
 

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Haha. Hiking is always something I have done with my new GF's over the years. Maybe it's a compatibility test I like to throw at them.

Ha! We have survived a few hiking trips so far. Now to see if we will survive the cycling trips when spring rolls around!
 

Fenderjelly

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Awesome! I lived in WV for 4 years and did several sections of the Appalachian trail. I somehow always forget that it isn't really that far away.
 

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I would definitely recommend Copake Falls in southwestern Mass or Eastern NY! It's beautiful out there and a short hike to the falls, with the opportunity to do longer ones on the Long Trail. There are also cabins and campsites to rent!
 
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