threecy
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Mt. Institute, MA
Date Hiked: 09/22
Trails(s) Hiked: (Berkshire East Ski Area) Competition-Upper Competition-Avalanche-Horace's Grove to the summit (true summit is inside Horace's Grove), Minnie Dole-Beast-Deer Run-Big Chief down.
Total Distance: About 2 miles
Difficulty: Difficult
Conditions: Sunny, a bit wet in places
Special Required Equipment: None
This is a steep hike to begin with - and hiking it in the afternoon sun directly over you (no tree cover) doesn't help much. Great views, had a close call with a porcupine on the way down.
Part way down the Beast trail
Date Hiked: 09/22
Trails(s) Hiked: (Berkshire East Ski Area) Competition-Upper Competition-Avalanche-Horace's Grove to the summit (true summit is inside Horace's Grove), Minnie Dole-Beast-Deer Run-Big Chief down.
Total Distance: About 2 miles
Difficulty: Difficult
Conditions: Sunny, a bit wet in places
Special Required Equipment: None
This is a steep hike to begin with - and hiking it in the afternoon sun directly over you (no tree cover) doesn't help much. Great views, had a close call with a porcupine on the way down.
Part way down the Beast trail
