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Mount Pollux

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    September 24, 2023

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    Mount Pollux is a small 984 foot hill south of Amherst in the Mount Pollux Conservation Area. There is a short loop to the summit of in a residential area, making for a great quick hike after work or during lunch. The hike up to and the top of Mount Pollux is open and grassy providing excellent panoramic views of Mount Holyoke Range to the south, the Berkshires to the west, and Mt. Toby and Brushy Mountain to the north. There is a huge maple tree at the summit, which is a great spot for a picnic.

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    Mount Pollux Trail

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    Hike the easy 0.5-mile Mount Pollux Trail in Amherst for panoramic views of the Mount Holyoke Range, Berkshires, and UMass.

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    Location: Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

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