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Mount Toby State Reservation

Amherst Massachusetts Hikes

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Mount Toby State Reservation - Amherst Massachusetts Hikes

Ten miles north of Amherst. Traveling part of the Robert Frost Trail and Summit Road (a restricted road closed to vehicles), this loop explores rich woods and obtains a summit panorama sweeping a 50-mile radius. Spurs visit a cabin ruin, side mountain, and Cranberry Pond. Special attractions: Summit panoramas, rich forest, cool brook drainage, pond view, opportunity for solitude, fall foliage.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Amherst
Length: 5.5 total miles
Elevation Gain: 750 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Season: Spring through fall; daylight hours.
Local Contacts: University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, 413-545-2665
Local Maps: "Mt. Toby Trail Map" by New England Cartographics (available for purchase in area outdoor stores or by writing to the company directly).
Topo Map: Mount Toby State Reservation Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Southern New England Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

globaljim Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/24/2009
0 Props
The ground was still quite moist after a rain the previous night so some pa…
LHodgkins Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/18/2009
0 Props
Great trail, well maintained, beautiful ferns and trees. Very tranquil hi…

Weather Conditions

  1. Overnight
    Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

  3. Saturday Night
    Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

  4. Sunday
    Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Southern New England
Hiking Southern New England

by Rhonda & Greg Ostertag (Falcon Publishing)

The trails of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island weave an intriguing tapestry that invites…

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