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Massaemett Mt., MA, 12/12/06

threecy

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Massaemett Mountain, MA

Date Hiked: 12/12/06

Trails(s) Hiked: Unnamed from water tank

Total Distance: Unsure, about 1,100 vertical feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Conditions: Clear

Special Required Equipment: None

Having not had the time to hike due to an increased work schedule, I decided to get up early and hike in the dark with the intent of seeing the sunrise. Though not hitting it exactly as intended, I did make it within 5 minutes of the beginning of the rise. On the way up I also came across a deer, who quickly took off upon me clapping it out.

Mt. Monandock was visible, as well as (at one point) either Mt. Snow or Haystack - the sun reflected off a chairlift terminal for a split second - making the location of the mountains known (though their shape was not visible). Mt. Greylock was not yet visible to the west.

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Sunrise over the Pioneer Valley

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Mt. Monadnock
 
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