Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 4, 2025

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1.43 km

Sunset View of the Manhan River in Old Pascommuck Conservation Area

If you cycle along the Manhan Rail Trail, you'll cross the Old Pascommuck Conservation Area in this section. Here, you can enjoy a beautiful floodplain forest where you can observe …

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5.12 km

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Located between Easthampton & Northampton on the Connecticut River floodplain, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary is an important habitat for countless species. The Manhan Rail Trail passes along the edges of the …

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9.10 km

The Botanic Garden of Smith College

The Botanic Garden of Smith College is a beautiful place to visit when in Northampton. Located on the historic campus of Smith College, a private liberal arts women's college, the …

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11.3 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail (Francis P. Ryan Section)

The Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail is an 11-mile paved, multi-use trail that runs from Northampton, through Hadley and Amherst, to Belchertown, Massachusetts. This particular section of the trail runs from …

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18.6 km

Look Park Segment, Mass Central Rail Trail

This is the Look Park Segment of the excellent Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) which is a 104 mile off-road, multi user trail for bicyclists, joggers, walkers and horseback riders connecting Boston to Northampton along the old railroad system.

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20.8 km

Look Memorial Park

Look Memorial Park was established in memory of Frank Newhall Look. His wife, Fannie, gifted land and development funds for the park. The park opened to the public in 1930.

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27.0 km

Main Street

Main Street is the main downtown area of Northampton and features local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, book shops and art galleries. This is a great place to spend an afternoon after a long ride in this historic college town.

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36.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

1.67 km

1.55 km

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

16.6 km

314 m

186 m

Elevation

Weather

Friday 3 October

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Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary – Look Memorial Park loop from South Hadley

Sunset View of the Manhan River in Old Pascommuck Conservation Area

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

The Botanic Garden of Smith College

Norwottuck Rail Trail (Francis P. Ryan Section)

Look Park Segment, Mass Central Rail Trail

Look Memorial Park

Main Street

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