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Harkness Brook, Buffam Falls, and Amethyst Brook Conservation Areas loop via the Robert Frost Trail — Pelham and Amherst

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Harkness Brook, Buffam Falls, and Amethyst Brook Conservation Areas loop via the Robert Frost Trail — Pelham and Amherst

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Harkness Brook, Buffam Falls, and Amethyst Brook Conservation Areas loop via the Robert Frost Trail — Pelham and Amherst

02:52

10.5km

160m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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2.72 km

Harkness Brook Conservation Area

Highlight • Forest

Harkness Brook Conservation Area is a part of the larger Well Away Farm
and Harkness Conservation Area, the majority of which is located across Harkness road to the east. This …

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6.79 km

Amethyst Brook Dam

Highlight • Monument

There is a fairly impressive man-made cascade over an intake dam across Amethyst Brook. This is a peaceful spot and a nice place to snap a few photos as you …

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7.41 km

Buffam Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Buffam Falls is reached via a flat and peaceful trail. There are actually three main sets of falls here, but these ones are some of the more scenic. This is …

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9.71 km

The Amethyst Brook Labyrinth

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

2.58 km

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

3.37 km

777 m

324 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Harkness Brook, Buffam Falls, and Amethyst Brook Conservation Areas loop via the Robert Frost Trail — Pelham and Amherst

Harkness Brook Conservation Area

Amethyst Brook Dam

Buffam Falls

The Amethyst Brook Labyrinth

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