Camping @ Mohawk Trail State Forest, MA

[UnaBonger]

I'm going camping/hiking at Mohawk Trail State Forest in Charlemont, MA this weekend.

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/mhwk.htm

Has anyone stayed/hiked here before? Would like to find a somewhat strenuous hike in the area if possible. The trail map that's provided on the website looks a little limited.

 

[threecy]

I haven't camped there, but I've hiked there and near there. The hike up to Todd Mountain is steep but not too long. Directional views from near the summit. The Mahican Mohawk Trail (which goes along the top of that ridge) also goes to Clark Mountain, which is viewless. There's also a trail across Route 2 that I haven't been on yet.

A fun hike near it (still not too long) is Negus Mountain from Zoar Gap. Some nice steeps and plenty of views!

For a full day hike, Mt. Greylock in Adams isn't too far from the park. There are a bunch of trails to the summit, ranging from shorter and steep (Thunderbolt) to long and rather gradual (via Rockwell Road).

 

[UnaBonger]

Camped there last weekend.. Very nice campground with the Cold River flowing right through it. Hiked up up to Mt. Todd and down the mohawk-mahican trail. Very nice hike

 

[marcski]

Wow, brings back memories. I stayed there about 25 years ago during a guys' camping trip back in highschool. I can't give you any ideas for hikes, but it is a fun, pretty campground. But, either way you should hike up the BEAST and take some pics of what's going on there for us back here at AZ.