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Ludlow Reservoir Trail

The Ludlow Reservoir Trail, also known as the Springfield Reservoir Trail, is an easy and flat 2.3 mile out-and-back trail located on Route 21 in Ludlow, Massachusetts. There's a paved road that follows the shoreline of the around the entire reservoir but the public may only access the first 3 miles (one-way) - at which point visitors must turn back.

If you plan to hike or ride the entire trail, it'll be about 6 miles out-and-back total, despite the mileage in this recording. The entire southern shore of the reservoir is closed to the public, so the trail follows the reservoir along the northern shore.

This is a popular fishing and bike riding spot as well. Hunting is allowed in the adjacent woods, but is regulated. Only bow hunting is allowed near the road and rifle hunting must be beyond the ridge.

Hours: The parking lot is open from 7AM to 7PM daily; however, it's closed to the public on Wednesdays.
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Know Before You Go

  • Ludlow Reservoir Trail is an easy, flat 2.3-mile (one-way, 6-mile possible out-and-back) trail suitable for hiking and biking along the northern shore of the reservoir.
  • The trail is located on Route 21 in Ludlow, MA, and follows a paved road, with fishing and regulated hunting allowed in designated areas.
  • The parking lot is open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM, but is closed to the public on Wednesdays.
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Distance
2.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
187'
Rating
0.0
Added
April 27, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
125'
Ascent
187'
Descent
164'
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Features

Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.198087, -72.434662
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.198407, -72.435268

Safety information

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

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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