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Hampshire County Massachusetts Ski Trails
Norwottuck
Rail Trail
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Norwottuck Rail Trail
The Norwottock Rail Trail is an 8.5 mile path linking Northampton,
Hadley, and Amherst along the former Boston & Main Railroad right-of-way.
The path's level terrain provides safe passage for pedestrians,
wheelchairs, joggers, skaters, bicyclists, and cross-country skier of all
ages and abilities. Motorized vehicles and horses are prohibited. Both
ends of the path offer free parking for trail users – Elwell State Park on
Damon Road in Northampton and Station Road in South Amherst. Public
restrooms are available at the parking area at Elwell Recreation Area.
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Directions:
Norwottuck Rail Trail is located in the western part of central
Massachusetts.
From the east or west: Mass Pike (I-90) to exit 4, Rte 91
north to Rt 9 exit # 19. Through lights onto Damon Rd., parking at Elwell
State Park on right. There is parking at both ends
of the trail and on Route 9 in Hadley behind the Bread and Circus Market
at the Mountain Farms Mall, at Station Road in Amherst and limited parking
that provides wheelchair access at the junction of Mill Lane and Southeast
Street in Amherst.
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