Sticking with our "build-up" phase, the plan was for 10-miles.  An easy choice was the Metacomet from Route 20 to Phelps Road, and back, much of it up on the ridge.

It was around 20-degrees for most of our time out along the trail, and it did begin to get "breezy" on the return trip.  It was a very clear day, so from our first high-point at Copper/Peak Mountain I could point out Heublein Tower, Penwood. and the Barndoor Hills.  Wuzzam asked if we would be able to spot Mt Tom to the north at any point, and that was a "yes" also, as it's shape came into view as we rambled down West Suffield Mountain prior to the turn-a-round at Phelps Road.

We completed the 10-miles easily enough.  Good strong base-building run today!

Arriving at Copper/Peak Mountain around 10:00 a.m. (Heublein Tower in distance)

USGS Marker for Copper/Peak Mountain

Wuzzam handling the rocky footing of the Metacomet

Re-Climbing Copper/Peak, with a mile to go!