From Jug End to Tyringham on 11 June 1975, there was a lot of road walking. Here are some shots from 2021 of the roads and even a few white blazes that remain on the old AT.
Sometime during the day, I passed the Sheffield Lime Kiln, but like this more recent picture, I am sure the June foliage blocked my view. An early description of the trail and kiln is found in The Guide to the Appalachian Trail in New England that was published by the Appalachian Trail Conference (1939) shortly after completion. The trail followed an unnamed dirt road by the “old deserted limekiln which is worth examining.". Early hikers had the opportunity to observe the site shortly after operations ceased.
See this video about the kiln. Finally, here is a newer map of the kiln area, showing the new AT off the road.
See Appalachian Trail Conservancy. 1939. Guide to the Appalachian Trail in New England. Publication no. 13. Washington, DC: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
oh yeah, here is a shot of the old trail weaving into Tyringham along some old wood roads (shot taken in 2020).
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