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"Went up the tower dirt road. No views at the top. Highest point in Pelham with a Firetower at the summit. Lots of deer flies harassing us the whole time. 1.4 total miles. About 250’ of easy elevation gained. " — GreggC • Jul 11, 2025

"Again, the original plan was to hike the Rock Circuit Trail in Middlesex Fells. Once again, the primary parking lot for that path was closed (this time because it was being repaved) and all the secondary lots were full. Therefore, we pivoted to Breakheart Reservation, and luckily the lot on Hemlock Road had plenty of available spots. It was a very hot day, with the heat index approaching 100 degrees, so we took the hike slow and only explored about half of the Reservation. The Eagle Rock Trail was closed, so that reduced our expected elevation gain even further. The haze limited some of the visibility, but we could still see the Boston skyline and some of the hills to the north." — JCalautti • Jul 6, 2025

"Again, the original plan was to hike the Rock Circuit Trail in Middlesex Fells. Once again, the primary parking lot for that path was closed (this time because it was being repaved) and all the secondary lots were full. Therefore, we pivoted to Breakheart Reservation, and luckily the lot on Hemlock Road had plenty of available spots. It was a very hot day, with the heat index approaching 100 degrees, so we took the hike slow and only explored about half of the Reservation. The Eagle Rock Trail was closed, so that reduced our expected elevation gain even further. The haze limited some of the visibility, but we could still see the Boston skyline and some of the hills to the north." — JCalautti • Jul 6, 2025
"A pleasant uphill walk to Bancroft Castle, then along a trail through the woods towards the firetower on Gibbett Hill. The firetower is closed to the public. The summit of Gibbett Hill is fenced off to the public and there is a barn sitting there as well. " — newenglandwarrior • Jul 5, 2025

"Last of 11 hills hiked on the Skyline Trail. Steep approach with a false peak shortly before the summit. No views. Beautiful dry breezy morning with no mosquitoes or deer flies. Made for a nice long hike. I logged 6.8 miles on this journey. I averaged 40 minute miles including all stops. " — GreggC • Jul 4, 2025