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SUMMARY:Twin Ponds Group Hike at Pittsfield State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nTwin Ponds Pittsfield State Forest \nNovember 22nd at 10:00 am \n  \nParking: 42.436564\, -73.373432 Pittsfield\, Massachusetts 01201 Route 20 ( Lebanon Mountain Road) pull off on right when heading West before the NY Border \n  \nHike Rating: Moderate 3.5 mile loop with 800 feet of elevation \n  \nJoin us for a hike in the Pittsfield State Forest to Twin Ponds and Cranberry Pond on both the Taconic Skyline and Taconic Crest trails. Explore the beauty of Mount Lebanon\, Pittsfield and Hancock on the ridgeline and see views of Doll mountain across the ponds. Learn about the Shaker history here including their relation to twin ponds. The Taconic Skyline Trail was originally blazed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a hiking trail\, 25 miles long\, from Massachusetts Route 41 in Richmond to the northern end of Brodie Mountain in Williamstown. The Taconic Crest Trail is a 37 mile trail in the Taconic Mountains. Much of the route has been conserved as state forest\, conservation easement\, or forest preserve. We will discover hidden history here as we hike through hardwoods and metamorphic rock. \n  \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required.  Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year-round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up on www.HilltownHikers.com. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches and bags will be for sale by donation at the event.  See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out. \n 
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/twin-ponds-group-hike-at-pittsfield-state-forest/
LOCATION:Pittsfield State Forest\, 1041 Cascade Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201
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