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Temperatures in the low 20’s, with not much wind, but the dampness from the river kept us moving to keep warm. Ice underfoot, so spikes were the footwear choice of the day. This hike is on a wide and popular trail that follows the East Branch of the Westfield River. Torrents of glacial waters carved… Continue reading

One of most wonderful hikes. On newly fallen snow that had stayed on the trees and made a real wonderland of forest beauty as well as great footing for snowshoeing. Pristine and exciting. High spirits had us shaking trees to make a sudden fall of snow on unsuspecting friends. Trails were steep and narrow. Once… Continue reading

The break from the awful cold weather had us revved up and happy to get hiking. We started out across the open field at the Wm. Cullen Bryant Estate, which is a Trustees of Reservations property. Snow conditions were excellent for snowshoeing. Frozen water droplets seemed to fall in slow motion from the tops of… Continue reading