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Ruggles Pond – View of Leverett Pond loop from North Amherst

Ruggles Pond – View of Leverett Pond loop from North Amherst

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4.8

(4552)

7,343

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Ruggles Pond – View of Leverett Pond loop from North Amherst

04:32

58.3km

840m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Mill River

Highlight • River

Mill River is part of the Cushman Brook and flows through to the Cushman Brook Conservation Area and the Mill River Conservation Area. This river is in a thickly forested …

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2.77 km

Atkins Reservoir

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Atkins Reservoir is a large freshwater lake in Shutesbury, east of Amherst. Since it is a reservoir that supplies the nearby towns' drinking water, there is no swimming allowed but …

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3.20 km

Atkins Reservoir

Lake

34.3 km

Ruggles Pond

Highlight • Lake

The 10 acre Ruggles Pond offers swimming, fishing and a picnic area. The southern end of Ruggles Pond often shows beaver activity. If you are lucky, you can see a beaver hut on the lake.

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38.5 km

Cr #1

Nature Reserve

51.0 km

View of Leverett Pond

Highlight • Lake

On this side of Depot Road, you can enjoy a good view of Leverett Pond from its boat launch point. The bottom of this pond is completely covered by submerged vegetation.

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52.5 km

Halpern Cr

Nature Reserve

56.9 km

Puffers Pond

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Puffers Pond is a popular 11-acre pond in Amherst. This freshwater pond is the largest body of water in the town and has sandy beaches for swimming and places where …

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57.4 km

Mill River

Highlight • River

Mill River is part of the Cushman Brook and flows through to the Cushman Brook Conservation Area and the Mill River Conservation Area. This river is in a thickly forested …

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58.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

14.2 km

13.7 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

34.0 km

16.5 km

7.25 km

496 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Ruggles Pond – View of Leverett Pond loop from North Amherst

Mill River

Atkins Reservoir

Ruggles Pond

View of Leverett Pond

Puffers Pond

Mill River

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