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TrailsMassachusettsBelchertownFederal St Trail

Federal St Trail

This trail is a 1.5 mile loop hike in Belchertown, MA and is well maintained and lightly trafficked. It runs between Federal St and Rt 9 along an old rail road line. There is a red blazed loop along the eastern half of the trail and dips down to a small brook.

You can also start on Cheryl Circle and follow the red blazes from here back up to Federal St.

Know Before You Go

The Federal St Trail is a 1.5-mile loop trail in Belchertown, MA.
It's a well-maintained and lightly trafficked trail that follows an old railroad line.
A red-blazed loop on the eastern half dips down to a brook, with an alternative start from Cheryl Circle.

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Distance: 1.5 mi
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Loop
Est. Time: 45 min
Elev. Gain: 51'
Rating: 0.0

Contributed by: Tocra

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Added: October 10, 2017
Updated: July 18, 2018

Weather Forecast

This Afternoon

High 93°F

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Tonight

Low 70°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Wednesday

High 90°F

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Wednesday Night

Low 52°F

Partly Cloudy

Thursday

High 70°F

Partly Sunny

Thursday Night

Low 45°F

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Friday

High 71°F

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Friday Night

Low 47°F

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Saturday

High 62°F

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Saturday Night

Low 47°F

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Sunday

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Sunday Night

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Total Change

58'

Ascent

51'

Descent

73'

Features

Dogs

Water Source

Biking

Points of interest

Parking

42.326292, -72.445872
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Main Trailhead

42.326392, -72.445822
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Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Markers

Blaze Dot Color

Red

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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Arcoiris

1.5 miles / 2.4 km

August 28, 2020

The trailhead on Federal St. is a little tricky to find. Park at the entrance of the wide gravel driveway next to the guardrail. The trail begins just to the right, up a hill. When the trail splits, go to the left. And when you come out on Cheryl Dr. at the halfway point, walk a few paces to the right to access the other half of the loop. (There's a large gully separating the two halves of the trail.)

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