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Boston: Alander Mountain Loop
Head up to a ridge overlooking the Hudson Valley and Catskills, and return through beaver and berry country.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Massachusetts (MA) |
| Distance: | 8.64 mi |
| Difficulty: | 6 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
TO TRAILHEAD: On MA 23 heading W from South Egremont, turn L onto Jug End Rd., then a quick R onto Mt. Washington Rd. Head S for 7 mi. to parking area for Mt. Washigton State Forest.
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ALD01
| Distance: 8.64 mi | Points: 1745 |
Alander Mtn.
Points of Interest
ALD001
Location: 42.086342, -73.462189Trailhead; head straight across meadow
ALD002
Location: 42.086720, -73.467575Blueberry patch just off trail to R
ALD003
Location: 42.087959, -73.473869R @ T-intersection onto Alander Mountain Trail
ALD004
Location: 42.092533, -73.485992Side trail to L leads to campsites hidden back in the woods
ALD005
Location: 42.091026, -73.496910R @ fire pit; ignore faint path that leads straight
ALD006
Location: 42.087952, -73.503540R @ T-intersection just past dark, crumbling cabin; climb to summit
ALD007
Location: 42.087055, -73.505280Alander summit; retrace steps to WPT 6 and go straight
ALD008
Location: 42.080711, -73.502876L @ T-intersection marked "Gentz's Corner"
ALD009
Location: 42.082340, -73.504761R @ T-intersection on old carriage road through pleasant, open woods
ALD010
Location: 42.065773, -73.496552L @ 3-way; or continue straight to reach Mt. Frissell, CT's highpoint
ALD011
Location: 42.067909, -73.489532Straight @ 3-way; begin following along Ashley Brook
ALD012
Location: 42.082951, -73.482750L @ 3-way to river camping; or go R to WPT 3, then R to trailhead
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