NORTHAMPTON RAIL TRAILS︎︎︎
. Biking 'cross bridges on Manhan’s trail,
. Rivers whisper tales, a cyclist's tale.
. Norwottock's path weaves through Lawrence Swamp,
. Nature's embrace, where adventures romp.
. Mount Holyoke's round, a scenic guide,
. Wheels turning, on trails far and wide.
. Bridges and rivers, in rhythmic spree,
. Cycling through vistas, wild and free.
In Northampton, three different bikepaths converge: the Norwottuck Rail Trail to the East, the Manhan Rail Trail to the South, and the Northampton Bikeway to the West. Beginning in Northampton, the route follows an out and back for each trail, starting wih the Norwottuck Rail Trail that goes around Mount Holyoke up towards the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and down to Lawrence Swamp before turning back.
Next, the Northampton Bikeway goes up several miles to Haydenville before returning to Northampton and continuing along the Manhan Rail Trail along the Mill River, Manhan River and various ponds.
ridewithgps route...
. Rivers whisper tales, a cyclist's tale.
. Norwottock's path weaves through Lawrence Swamp,
. Nature's embrace, where adventures romp.
. Mount Holyoke's round, a scenic guide,
. Wheels turning, on trails far and wide.
. Bridges and rivers, in rhythmic spree,
. Cycling through vistas, wild and free.
In Northampton, three different bikepaths converge: the Norwottuck Rail Trail to the East, the Manhan Rail Trail to the South, and the Northampton Bikeway to the West. Beginning in Northampton, the route follows an out and back for each trail, starting wih the Norwottuck Rail Trail that goes around Mount Holyoke up towards the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and down to Lawrence Swamp before turning back.
Next, the Northampton Bikeway goes up several miles to Haydenville before returning to Northampton and continuing along the Manhan Rail Trail along the Mill River, Manhan River and various ponds.
ridewithgps route...
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$$$ = Cost: $120.00
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>> = Length: 47.1 mi
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* The cormer rail bridge over the Manhan River.
* Through the woods on the Norwottuck Rail Trial near Amherst.
* The ramp brancking off the road to the Norwottuck Rail Trail.
* The Manhan Rail Trail passing behind some older industrial buildings.
* The route 9 underpass on the Norwottuck Rail Trail.
* The Manhan trail passing underneath a vehicle bridge.
