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Adams (hike) - West Road
North Adams (drive up) -Notch Road, North Adams
southern entrance- Rockwell Road (Route 7, Lanesboro)
Mount Greylock State Reservation
413-499-4262
The highest point in Massachusetts, the peak of Mount Greylock
tops off at 3.491 feet. Now a state reservation, it is comprised of
12,000 acres of protected land hosting spectacular views, remote
boggy areas, alpine and boreal forests and more than 40 acre plant
species. Mount Greylock has been incorporated into
American literature through the writings of Herman Melville,
Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau. Today , the mountain
offers many activities to al visitors and in October (Columbus Day
weekend) they have the annual Ramble - climb to the top and get a
certificate and enjoy the fun.
There is the historic Bascom Lodge a top the mountain. Enjoy a
360 degree, 100 mile view, access to 70 hiking trails ,
including The Appalachian Trail. You can spend the night at the
Lodge.
Agawam
Robinson State Park
North Street
413-786-2877
811 Acres
Biking, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming
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Apple Whitewater offers white water rafting and inflatable
kayaking trips on the Deerfield River in Western
Massachusetts. 6 different trips are available ranging in
difficulty from easy family float trips to wild Class IV
rafting trips. Trips are available 7 days a week April
through October and are outfitted and guided by our
family and staff. Trips are available children as young
as age 5. A rafting or funyaking trip on the Deerfield
River is the perfect getaway for your family or group this
spring, summer or fall. Check out our website for
details on all of our trips and internet specials.
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Zoar Outdoor
7 Main Street
Charlemont
800-532-7483
Outdoor Adventure offering white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking
and rock climbing in the Deerfield River valley and beyond.
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Cheshire
Ashuwillticook Trail
(walking, rollerblading,
biking)
Route 8
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Former railroad corridor converted into a
paved 10-foot wide, universally accessible path. The rail runs
parallel to Route 8 and passes through the Hoosac River Valley,
offering outstanding views and abundant wildlife.
Chicopee
Chicopee Memorial State Park
Burnett Toad
413-594-9416
574 acres
Biking, Fishing, Swimming
Granby
Pinetum Farm Llamas
7 Harris Street
413-467-7146
Take a leisurely trek the llamas will carry your necessties.
Experience serenity and peace on the trail with the gentle Llama
hiking companions. There are two , three and six hour hikes
available.
Hadley
Skinner State Park
Rte 47
413-586-0350
Mount Holyoke is park of Skinner State Park, a 390 acres park
with picnic facilities and miles of hiking trails with nice views,
including the Metacomet-Monadnock trail. It is located off Rte 47 in
Hadley south of Route 9. At the top of Mount Holyoke, and
accessible by car, is the Prospect House/Summit House, a former
hotel. The view of the Connecticut RIver is spectacular.
Holyoke
Holyoke Heritage State Park
Appleton Street
413-534-1723
Picnicking, Visitors Center, Merry-go-Round.
8.5 acres
Mt.Tom State Reservation
Reservation Road
413-527-4805
1,800 acres
Picnicking, Fishing, Hiking Trails,
North
Adams
North Adams (drive up) -Notch Road, North Adams
southern entrance- Rockwell Road (Route 7, Lanesboro)
Adams (hike) - West Road
Mount Greylock State Reservation
413-499-4262
The highest point in Massachusetts, the peak of Mount Greylock
tops off at 3.491 feet. Now a state reservation, it is comprised of
12,000 acres of protected land hosting spectacular views, remote
boggy areas, alpine and boreal forests and more than 40 acre plant
species. Mount Greylock has been incorporated into
American literature through the writings of Herman Melville,
Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau. Today , the mountain
offers many activities to al visitors and in October (Columbus Day
weekend) they have the annual Ramble - climb to the top and get a
certificate and enjoy the fun.
There is the historic Bascom Lodge a top the mountain. Enjoy a
360 degree, 100 mile view, access to 70 hiking trails ,
including The Appalachian Trail. You can spend the night at the
Lodge.
Northampton
Look Park
300 N. Main Street Route 9
413-584-5457
LookPark
150 Acres, Biking, Picnicking, Paddle Boats, Mini Golf, Train,
zoo, Tennis,
Bumper boats
Norwottuck Rail Trail
Ct River Greenway State Park
Damon Road
Northampton, MA
413-586-8706
Norwottuck
Web
3,500 acres
The Norwottock Rail Trail is an 8.5 mile path linking
Northampton, Hadley and Amherst along the former Boston & Maine
Railroad right-of-way.
One of two paved rail trails within the Massachusetts State
Forest and Parks Systems. Perfect for cyclists, skaters, walkers,
runners and cross-crountry skiers of all ages and abilities. You can
also take your dog...on a leash.
(from Springfield take I-91N to exit 18 go
straight thru the intersection here and it is right on our right
side)
South Deerfield
Mt Sugarloaf State Reservation
Rte 5
413-586-8702 ext. 12
532 Acres
Hiking Trails, Picnicking
Springfield
Forest Park
Sumner Ave. Rte 83,
413-787-6434
ForestPark
785 acres
Zoo, paddleboats, tennis, bocce bowling on the green, playgrounds ,
scenic views
Springfield
CT River Bikeway/Walkway
extends from Riverside Drive in the North End south to the south
End bridge.
3.5 miles along the CT River from the Chicopee
border to the South End Bridge (Bikeway/Walkway dead ends here, no
access to the bridge)
Easy access from Riverfront Park and several locations along
Riverside Drive.
Sunderland
Mount Toby
Mount Toby was also once topped by a hotel, but all that is
there now is an excellent fire tower. Reach the Mount Toby
Reservation by turning onto Reservation Road from Route 47 just
north of the Sunderland Montague town line.
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