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Mill River Conservation Area Loop

The Mill River Conservation Area is located in Amherst Ma, behind Mill River Recreation Area/Park on Montague Rd. The main trailhead is located at the far end of the baseball fields - you can walk through the fields or along the river on the right hand side of the park.

This trail offers several bridges that cross the river and some smaller tributaries. The path is wide and well worn, and a very popular trail for dog walkers. There are several side trails leading in and out of the conservation area. The trail can be used as a loop or continue on to the Robert Frost Trail or the H.H. Jackson Trail. This section of the trail ends on Mill St by Puffers Falls, there is a bridge under construction but is usable. Take the road right to the Robert Frost Trail or left to the H.H. Jackson Trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Mill River Conservation Area in Amherst, MA, offers a 1-mile loop trail accessible behind the Mill River Recreation Area.
  • The trail is wide, well-maintained, and popular for dog walking, featuring several bridges over the river and tributaries.
  • The loop connects to the Robert Frost Trail and H.H. Jackson Trail, with access points near Puffers Falls, allowing for extended hikes.
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Distance
1.0 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
30 min
Elev. Gain
21'
Rating
0.0
Added
January 07, 2019
Updated
April 02, 2019

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Total Change
19'
Ascent
21'
Descent
21'
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Features

Dogs
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.411816, -72.527608
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.411314, -72.52611

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

Dirt

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