ForestPark

785 acres
Zoo, paddleboats, tennis, bocce bowling on the green, playgrounds , scenic views

CT River Bikeway/Walkway
extends from Riverside Drive in the North End south to the south
End bridge.

3.5 miles along the CT River from the Chicopee border to the South End Bridge (Bikeway/Walkway dead ends here, no access to the bridge)
Easy access from Riverfront Park and several locations along Riverside Drive. 

AROUND THE AREA


Adams (hike) - West Road
North Adams (drive up) -Notch Road, North Adams
southern entrance- Rockwell Road (Route 7, Lanesboro)

Mount Greylock State Reservation
413-499-4262

The highest point in Massachusetts, the peak of Mount Greylock tops off at 3.491 feet. Now a state reservation, it is comprised of 12,000 acres of protected land hosting spectacular views, remote boggy areas, alpine and boreal forests and more than 40 acre plant species.  Mount Greylock has been  incorporated into American literature through the writings of Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau. Today , the mountain offers many activities to al visitors and in October (Columbus Day weekend) they have the annual Ramble - climb to the top and get a certificate and enjoy the fun.  

There is the historic Bascom Lodge a top the mountain.  Enjoy a 360 degree, 100 mile  view, access to 70 hiking trails , including The Appalachian Trail. You can spend the night at the Lodge.

Agawam
Robinson State Park
North Street
413-786-2877

811 Acres

Biking, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming

Charlemont

Crab Apple Whitewater
Rte 2 P O Box 295
Charlemont, MA 01339
1-800-553-7238

website:    CrabAppleWhitewater
info:   info@crabapplewhitewater.com

Crab Apple Whitewater offers white water rafting and inflatable kayaking trips on the Deerfield River in Western Massachusetts. 6 different trips are available ranging in difficulty from easy family float trips to wild Class IV rafting trips.  Trips are available 7 days a week April through October and are outfitted and guided by our family and staff.  Trips are available children as young as age 5.  A rafting or funyaking trip on the Deerfield River is the perfect getaway for your family or group this spring, summer or fall.  Check out our website for details on all of our trips and internet specials.  Family owned and operated since 1983

Charlemont  Zoar Outdoor 7 Main Street Charlemont 800-532-7483

Outdoor Adventure offering white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking and rock climbing in the Deerfield River valley and beyond.

Cheshire Ashuwillticook Trail  (walking, rollerblading, biking)  Route 8 Ashuwillitcook

Former railroad corridor converted into a paved 10-foot wide, universally accessible path. The rail runs parallel to Route 8 and passes through the Hoosac River Valley, offering outstanding views and abundant wildlife.

Chicopee
Chicopee Memorial State Park
Burnett Toad

413-594-9416


574 acres
Biking, Fishing, Swimming

Granby

Pinetum Farm Llamas

7 Harris Street
413-467-7146

Take a leisurely trek the llamas will carry your necessties. Experience setenity and peace on the trail with the gentle Llama hiking companions. There are two , three and six hour hikes available.

Hadley
Skinner State Park
Rte 47
413-586-0350


Mount Holyoke is park of Skinner State Park, a 390 acres park with picnic facilities and miles of hiking trails with nice views, including the Metacomet-Monadnock trail. It is located off Rte 47 in Hadley south of Route 9. At the top  of Mount Holyoke, and accessible by car, is the Prospect House/Summit House, a former hotel. The view of the Connecticut RIver is spectacular.

Holyoke

Holyoke Heritage State Park

Appleton Street
413-534-1723

Picnicking, Visitors Center, Merry-go-Round.
8.5 acres

Mt.Tom State Reservation 
Reservation Road
413-527-4805

1,800 acres
Picnicking, Fishing,  Hiking Trails, 

Northampton
Look Park
300 N. Main Street Route 9
413-584-5457

LookPark

150 Acres, Biking, Picnicking, Paddle Boats, Mini Golf, Train, zoo, Tennis,
Bumper boats

Norwottuck Rail Trail
Ct River Greenway State Park
Damon Road
Northampton, MA
413-586-8706

Norwottuck Web

3,500 acres
The Norwottock Rail Trail is an 8.5 mile path linking Northampton, Hadley and Amherst along the former Boston & Maine Railroad right-of-way.
One of two paved rail trails within the Massachusetts State Forest and Parks Systems. Perfect for cyclists, skaters, walkers, runners and cross-crountry skiers of all ages and abilities. You can also take your dog...on a leash. 

(from Springfield take I-91N to exit 18 go straight thru the intersection here and it is right on our right side)

South Deerfield

Mt Sugarloaf State Reservation
Rte 5 
413-586-8702 ext. 12

532 Acres


Hiking Trails, Picnicking

Sunderland

Mount Toby
Mount Toby was also once  topped by a hotel, but all that is there now is an excellent fire tower. Reach the Mount Toby Reservation by turning onto Reservation Road from Route 47 just north of the Sunderland Montague town line.