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Hike the Seven Sisters Amherst MA

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Hike the Seven Sisters Amherst MA

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Hike the Seven Sisters, including Mt Holyoke, out to Bare Mountain, back via Lithia Springs Reservoir. Metacomet-Mondanock Trail. No carpooling required. Approx. 9.5 miles with 2200 elevation gain overall. Good views from the higher portions of the ridge. Winter hike with a cold start, bring microspikes, trekking poles, wind/rain gear as needed, warm jacket for stops, at least 2 L (insulated) water, sufficient snacks and be prepared to adjust layering during hike. Headlamp in case we get delayed. Aiming for a ~2 mph moving pace, with a few short stops. Please no dogs. Be ready with packs on at 9 AM.

Map
https://www.mass.gov/doc/skinner-state-park-trail-map/download

COVID-19 safety measures

COVID 19 Information: As of December 1, 2021 AMC requires volunteers be vaccinated or receive a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the start of an event. AMC relies on the honor system for compliance. Participants may be required to wear masks, provide proof of vaccination, or in the alternative a current (within 72 hours) negative PCR test as a condition of attending this event. For your personal safety, you should expect to be in the presence of vaccinated and unvaccinated people in all AMC settings and should make choices about participating accordingly. Please pack a mask in case we are unable to keep distance.
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.
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