Near MA New England Trail/Metacomet-Monadnock Trail: Section 8
Mt Norwottuck, Mount Holyoke Mountain Range, MA.
Near MA New England Trail/Metacomet-Monadnock Trail: Section 8
View north from Mt. Norwottock summit.
Near MA New England Trail/Metacomet-Monadnock Trail: Section 8
View east from Mt. Norwottock false summit.
Near MA New England Trail/Metacomet-Monadnock Trail: Section 8
The summit of Mt. Norwottuck.

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MA New England Trail/Metacomet-Monadnock Trail: Section 8

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This section of the NET/M&M runs from the visitors' center to Harris Mountain Road.
4.8
mi
Distance
1,346
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.75mi
Distance
1,346ft
Elevation Gain
1,477ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,107ft
High Point
388ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section of the NET/M&M starts from the visitors' center, then skirts around the edge of the quarry. It turns right off the Robert Frost Trail as it climbs up Mount Norwottuck. It descends to the horse caves; use caution as this area can be a little technical. It ties back in with the Robert Frost Trail and turns right. It travels along a few different ridgetops and finally over Long Mountain. From here, the trail descends to the parking area on Harris Mountain Road.

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