The historic downtown of Amherst is just north of Amherst College and south of UMass Amherst, and has been the heart of this area since the 18th century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there are plenty unique shopping boutiques, great restaurants and coffee shops, and historic buildings to explore. This is a great place to check out when visiting the area.

Jamie S.

January 19, 2024

Road cycling

The historic downtown of Amherst is just north of Amherst College and south of UMass Amherst, and has been the heart of this area since the 18th century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there are plenty of unique shopping boutiques, great restaurants and coffee shops, and historic buildings to explore. This is a great place to check out when visiting the area.

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Best routes to Downtown Amherst (South Pleasant Street)

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1. Amherst College Main Quad – Fort River Bridge loop from Amherst

44.3km

02:01

350m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Puffers Pond – Atkins Reservoir loop from Amherst

32.0km

01:43

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. South Sugarloaf Mountain – Whitmore Pond Waterfall loop from Fort River Grasslands Division

54.7km

02:25

440m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 375 m

Downhill 0 m

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Friday 20 February

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98 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

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Downtown Amherst (South Pleasant Street)

1. Amherst College Main Quad – Fort River Bridge loop from Amherst

2. Puffers Pond – Atkins Reservoir loop from Amherst

3. South Sugarloaf Mountain – Whitmore Pond Waterfall loop from Fort River Grasslands Division

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