햄프셔 카운티 주변 최고의 가족 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

The Notch Visitor's Center is open daily from sunrise-sunset from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There are exhibits about the local flora and fauna, the unique geology of the Holyoke Range, and the history of the area. The Visitor Center is staffed with knowledgeable rangers, has parking, bathrooms, and picnic areas, and is also where several popular hiking trails leave from, including the Metacomet-Monadnock, which crosses right in front of the Visitor Center.

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. Scattered throughout the park, there are several scenic viewpoints to take advantage of.

Deep in the Amethyst Brook Conservation Area, is the Amethyst Brook Labyrinth, a carefully constructed spiral of stones meant to aid in walking meditation and reflection. The Labyrinth is best reached via the Robert Frost Trail to Doris Goldman Trail, making an easy, peaceful loop through the forest and along Amethyst Brook making it a great place to explore with families and people of all ages.

Mount Orient is 955 feet tall in Pelham. Although you don't get great views from the wooded summit itself, there is a lower, south-facing ledge that overlooks Holyoke Range and the east-central Pioneer Valley close by. The popular Metacomet-Monadnock Trail and the Robert Frost Trail traverse Mount Orient. This is a popular day hike among Amherst locals and college students and a great place to spend an afternoon.

Long Mountain stands at 920 feet on the eastern side of the Holyoke Range. Rising 600 feet above the surrounding landscape, this mountain dominates the landscape. Although you get nice views from the summit, several rocky outcroppings and ledges provide even better views of the Amherst region and the Fort River valley.

Rattlesnake Knob is a fantastic overlook between Mt. Norwottuck and Long Mountain. Although the trail can be a little steep and slippery, it's well-worth the fantastic, sweeping views over the eastern portion of the Holyoke Range.

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 the Horse Caves after their defeat by the Massachusetts militia. They were also used by soldiers during the Civil War. Even if you're not a history buff, these caves are an interesting and unique geological feature to explore.

The Notch Visitor's Center is open daily from sunrise-sunset from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There are exhibits about the local flora and fauna, the unique geology of the Holyoke Range, and the history of the area. The Visitor Center is staffed with knowledgeable rangers, has parking, bathrooms, and picnic areas, and is also where several popular trails leave from, including the Metacomet-Monadnock, which crosses right in front of the Visitor Center.