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TrailsMassachusettsHadleyFort River Trail

Fort River Trail

The Fort River Trail at the Silvio O Conte National Wildlife Refuge in Hadley, Massachusetts is an easy 1 mile loop hike along a gravel and boardwalk trail.

A lot of the trail runs along a boardwalk, so it's handicap accessible and great for kids. There are benches every 10th of a mile or so, so you can sit down to enjoy the views or eat lunch.

Nothing special, but just a really nice hike through the woods in Amherst.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

Know Before You Go

Easy 1-mile loop trail in Hadley, MA suitable for families and handicap accessible due to boardwalk sections.
Benches are conveniently placed along the trail for resting and enjoying the scenery.
Dogs are permitted on leash, with hikers responsible for removing waste.

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Distance: 1.0 mi
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Loop
Est. Time: 30 min
Elev. Gain: 17'
Rating: 0.0

Contributed by: Tocra

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Added: May 23, 2017
Updated: October 05, 2021

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Total Change

18'

Ascent

17'

Descent

21'

Features

Dogs

Points of interest

Parking

42.341396, -72.564707
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Main Trailhead

42.341647, -72.564783
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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)

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Boardwalk

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1.0 mile / 1.6 km

October 05, 2021

Tocra's notes put this trail in Amherst, even though it is properly listed as being in Hadley. Please edit this discrepancy. And thanks for everybody's hard work on this site!

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