Training on the AT -- heading south from Jerusalem Road in Tyringham, Massachusetts

It won't be long before the NOBO's get to Massachusetts and one of my favorite sections lies between Jerusalem Road and Beartown State Forest. Much of the woods are old-growth trees, the terrain varies from very steep to gently rolling and there is a remarkable quietness to the woods, thanks to the lack of paved roads and any buildings in the area.

The trail was remarkably clean, save for a couple of recent blowdowns. Certainly the blazes have been repainted, a new plank bridge has been installed over a stream, and one particular wet section near a beaver pond will now be a much drier traverse due to a string of planks nailed to big logs. Kudos to the Berkshire chapter of the AMC!

Today's hike with a modest amount of running.