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Summary: This is a moderate hike (on the easy side) that can take as much or as little time as you want by adding (or shorting) the route using the many alternate trails. Be sure to print out the trail map. Northfield Mountain is maintained and operated by Northeast Utilities. They offer a cross-country ski area during winter, and several nature programs during the summer. It is open year round for hiking. You can find an interesting description on how this area is operated and how it can be enjoyed on: http://www.nu.com/northfield/default.asp From the visitors center walk the Jug End trail (ski trail), until you reach the Rose Ledge TR. Rose Ledge will be a thin, foot trail, crossing nice woods, and steadily climbing up the hill. This trail will take you all the way up the reservoir. Then turn back using the Tooleybush Turnpike, Ecstasy Ramble, and Hemlock Hill XC Ski Trails. Another nice foot trail (out of Hemlock Hill Tr) will bring you back to your car. Trailhead: NORTHFIELD MOUNTAIN 99 Millers Falls Road (Route 63) Northfield, MA 01360 (413) 659-3714 or (800) 859-2960 Northfield Mountain is located on Route 63, two miles north of Route 2, in Northfield, Massachusetts. You will find a large parking area on the side of MA Rt 63. Trail Maps are available inside the Visitors Center. (Lat:42.61055 Lon:-72.47112) Trail Guides for Northfield Mountain: 50 Hikes in Massachusetts by Brian White (Countryman Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Northfield Mountain Visitor Center +1 (800) 859-2960 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jose Anes, who has posted 25 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Jeff on 8/5/2006 It wasn't a bad place to hike, but nothing thrilling either. You cabn't actually get to the water which was a bit of a bummer and there is nothing to draw you here, no amazing views (some nice ones), no waterfalls and no places to soak after a long walk, which really disappointed the dogs. It was a fairly quiet place with few people which was a bonus 
Reviewed by Wayne on 7/21/2004 Nice climb. Very wooded without scenic views until you get to the top. The elevation shown is not correct. The lookout is at 1100 feet, and according to the Northfield visitor center, the ascension is a total of 800 feet. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Massachusetts Hiking, Massachusetts Trails, Massachusetts Hikes, Franklin County Hiking, Franklin County Trails, Franklin County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||