Miles hiked: 10.05 in 4:46
Starting location: just south of the MA/CT border, near Sages Ravine
Ending location: Jug End Road, South Egremont, MA
Elevation gain: 2,372'
Another overcast day with no views, a little rain, and plenty of water underfoot. I met only one day-hiker heading south as I went north, although I did hear some workers sawing deadfall near the Sages Ravine Campsite.
So, do you want to summit a mountain without finding a crowd there? Here's my advice: First, go on a Monday; all the weekend warriors will be home recovering. Second, pick a cold day. Third, make sure there is rain in the forecast. And fourth, make sure the climb is steep, rocky, and wet. Then the crowds will look like this:
The summit of Mount Everett, the highest point on today's hike. No crowds, for sure.
And on the north side of Mount Everett, it was very reassuring to know that I was doing things right:
The rest of the trail past Mt. Everett is fairly benign, no big climbs, with good footing. And a nice view, before beginning the steep, rocky descent to the road:
Route from my Suunto.
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