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Metacomet - Monadnock Trail Section 2

This is the northern portion of Section 2 of the Metacomet & Monadnock Trail and is 3.7 miles out-and-back. Follow the trail from the Westfield River up to the old WWLP Station/Radio Towers. The trail follows along the Westfield side of the ridge allowing from views of Westfield and Russell. The full section is 3.4 miles long, this is roughly the northern half.

The trailhead starts within Robinson State Park, but the remainder of the trail heads outside of the park not too far into the hike.
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  • Section 2 of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail in Westfield, MA, covers 3.7 miles as an out-and-back hike.
  • The trail ascends from the Westfield River towards the old WWLP Station/Radio Towers.
  • The trail offers views of Westfield and Russell from the Westfield side of the ridge, starting in Robinson State Park but quickly exiting it.
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Distance
3.7 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.9 hrs
Elev. Gain
643'
Rating
0.0
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Added
September 11, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

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This Afternoon
High 46°F
Chance Light Snow
Tonight
Low 26°F
Chance Light Snow then Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 42°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Friday Night
Low 34°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Light Rain
Saturday
High 45°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 26°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High 45°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
Low 34°F
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Low 34°F
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Tuesday
High 44°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Wednesday Night
Low 21°F
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Total Change
446'
Ascent
643'
Descent
546'

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  1. Parking

    42.104814, -72.698203
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.104874, -72.697556
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

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White

Availability

Spring

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Dirt

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