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Post by notown on May 29, 2013 8:37:14 GMT -5
Are there any hiking clubs in Mass that do group hikes along the Mid State?
If not lets start one!
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Post by notown on Jun 6, 2013 13:28:27 GMT -5
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Post by dhike on Feb 5, 2014 10:17:39 GMT -5
Does anyone know if there's a 2014 site of hikes planned?
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Post by notown on May 28, 2014 12:12:23 GMT -5
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Post by Liz on Apr 1, 2015 15:21:29 GMT -5
I was wondering if there are any hikes planned for 2015 season? Also are you allowed to backpack on this trail?
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Post by lizstang on Apr 1, 2015 15:46:34 GMT -5
Does anyone know if there's a 2014 site of hikes planned? Ok , how about 2015? I don't see any replies to your last thread. Did you ever find out if there were any? |
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Post by naperica on Apr 15, 2015 11:34:51 GMT -5
Liz, i am planning on backpacking the last chunk from spencer to NH in late may........
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Post by lizstang on Apr 16, 2015 15:10:38 GMT -5
Liz, i am planning on backpacking the last chunk from spencer to NH in late may........ How long are you planning on going? Do you have good maps of where one would be able to camp? |
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Post by naperica on Apr 17, 2015 11:51:30 GMT -5
Liz, i am planning on backpacking the last chunk from spencer to NH in late may........ How long are you planning on going? Do you have good maps of where one would be able to camp? I messaged you through this forum. |
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Post by Happy Hiker on Jul 10, 2015 12:31:59 GMT -5
I back pack it all the time. Leaving in a few days to pack from Barry Falls Dam to Pack Monadnock. Woot!
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Post by mshaw166 on Jul 26, 2015 18:23:17 GMT -5
I am thinking about hiking it in the fall after the kids go to school. Anyone else done this?
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Post by syndi on Mar 8, 2016 7:27:31 GMT -5
Hello, would love to join a group hike day hike. I'll check back to see if any coming up for 2016
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Post by Debra on Jun 8, 2016 20:02:51 GMT -5
So where's the list of 2016 group midstate trail hikes I hear are scheduled?
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Post by Alaina on Aug 25, 2016 10:57:58 GMT -5
Looking a head to 2017. I am thinking of doing a thru-hike of the Mid State Trail. Was going to do it solo or with one other. If there is a group or someone(s) who have completed this in the past and would like to again I am down for company. If anyone would like to meet and share trail stories and tips that would be most helpful also.
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Post by Oliver on Sept 10, 2016 18:17:53 GMT -5
I've done the AT in Western MA solo for a week so can offer a little advice. A lot is learned by step up experience. Old school says get hiking boots and spend time breaking them in to the point they feel perfectly natural as they will offer ankle and arch support. Days hikes help here. That being said I have been seeing people with strong ankles hike in a hiking sneaker, sandals and even five-finger shoes. They are my favorite backup shoe and better then flip-flops at the campsite in the evenings. Your feet and stamina are the two important physical elements that get the hike done. Your mind is the most important to stay smart and get past the not so nice days of cold wet giving way to a glorious day of sun and a cool breeze. Your mind will question why you are out here doing this. Then there is the need to filter all water. Shelter and food round off the top items I can think of. You are right to seek out experience but do your homework and know your gear well before you hit the trail. Set up the shelter and boil water safely in the backyard or on an overnight campout. Solo is risky so plan to be very attentive to surroundings and strangers on the trail. Have a plan to deal with contingencies; example have a good waterproof whistle. There is safety in numbers so taking along a friend is advised but know they are an individual and friendship may be tested on the trail. Still a pair can split up gear and most dehydrated meals are portioned for two. Some wish to leave the smartphone at home here again the true hiker weighs the pros and cons of multipurpose items, you can always go airplane mode or shut it off when not taking pictures or recording a video. Just a few notes I remember.
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