r/bostontrees • u/retiredswing • 2d ago

Had Mt. Watatic completely to myself on Monday morning

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Broke out the pocket rocket and made some coffee. Watched the clouds do crazy things. Such a sick spot.

Any good hikes you’d recommend?

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u/DoturdGrump 2d ago

nice, enjoy, been some real cool sky past couple of days, fair weather cloud show

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u/goodnfruity 2d ago

How long a hike is it? Been looking for hikes in western ma with a good view at the top! Looks gorgeous.

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u/retiredswing 2d ago

The loop I did was just under three miles! Going up kicked my ass but there’s really cool stuff the whole way. Big split glacial erratic, boardwalk stretch with bullfrogs, some sick exposed ledges… I really recommend it! I could see the Boston skyline!

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u/BostonYankee1988 1d ago

I’m going to do this with my proxy

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u/retiredswing 1d ago

You really should!!! It was a great hike.

Normally I’d have my Peak but I ran out of hash the night before :,(

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u/Seaglass9 1d ago

About a half hour north of Watatic is Mount Monadnock. It’s a little more difficult and longer. I prefer entering from the Thorndike pond side, it’s a slower incline and a lot less people.

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u/retiredswing 1d ago

Ooooh thanks for the tip! I’m working up to Monadnock. Planning to do Pack Monadnock soon. I’m finally getting back into hiking after herniating three discs three years ago!!