This section of the rail trail, from the top of the hill in Amherst to the end of the trail in Belchertown, includes this crossing of the fort river and goes through a lot of beautiful wetlands

Matthew

June 3, 2024

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This bridge along the Norwottuck Rail Trail crosses the Fort River and offers great views of the waterway.

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1. Mass Central Rail Trail: Norwottuck Branch

49.3km

01:58

200m

Enjoy an easy 30.6-mile (49.3 km) road cycling route on the paved Mass Central Rail Trail: Norwottuck Branch, featuring scenic views.

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2. Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Fort River Bridge loop from Northampton

48.6km

02:05

270m

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

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3. 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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Elevation 50 m

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Friday 6 March

3°C

-2°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

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Notch Visitor's Center

Whitmore Pond Waterfall

Owens Pond

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Butter Hill

Fort River Bridge

1. Mass Central Rail Trail: Norwottuck Branch

2. Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Fort River Bridge loop from Northampton

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

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