The Top 7 Natural Monuments around Amherst
Amherst’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments around Amherst. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Amherst. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
The Horse Caves are a series of rocky outcroppings that played a role in American history. During Shays’ Rebellion, Daniel Shays and some of his men supposedly took refuge in …
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Mount Toby is surrounded by an extensive trail system for hikers. Once you reach the summit at 1,269 feet, you can go even higher and climb the fire tower for a fascinating overview of the Connecticut River.
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Bare Mountain stands at 1,014 feet above sea level and is part of the greater Metacomet Ridge and the Holyoke Range. This steep mountain is popular with students from the …
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This 3,000-acre park showcases 7 miles of mountain ridge line and encompasses a diverse range of terrains. It provides an excellent experience for hikers, mountain bikers, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. …
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South Sugarloaf Mountain, one of the two summits of Mount Sugarloaf, is a popular tourist spot in the Pocumtuck Range. It offers spectacular views of the Connecticut River, the Pioneer …
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