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Mount Holyoke

This hike leads from Hockanum Rd, up Taylor's Notch Trail and merges onto the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail before reaching the summit of Mount Holyoke.

The hike is moderate and is 2 miles out-and-back. This is one of the tallest mountains in the valley, but is mostly a moderate hike with about 750 feet of elevation change.

Biking and dogs are allowed, but plan to bring plenty of water as there aren't many water sources while climbing this mountain, unless in the early spring.
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  • Moderate 2-mile out-and-back hike up Mount Holyoke in Hadley, MA, with approximately 750 feet of elevation change.
  • The trail starts on Hockanum Rd, follows Taylor's Notch Trail, and merges onto the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail to reach the summit.
  • Biking and dogs are permitted, but bringing ample water is essential due to limited water sources along the route, except in early spring.
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Distance
2.0 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1 hrs
Elev. Gain
725'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 23, 2017
Updated
October 31, 2019

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Tuesday
High 72°F
Patchy Fog
Tuesday Night
Low 59°F
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High 74°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low 62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
High 82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thursday Night
Low 62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
High 81°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 58°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 76°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Saturday Night
Low 53°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High 75°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 51°F
Mostly Clear
Labor Day
High 78°F
Sunny

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Total Change
729 ft.
222 m
Ascent
725 ft.
221 m
Descent
316 ft.
96 m
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Mountain Summit
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.309931, -72.584093
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.309845, -72.584351

Safety information

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

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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2.0 miles / 3.2 km
July 12, 2020
Hiking
2.3 miles / 3.7 km
July 11, 2018
Actually went up the Halfway House and Conglomerate Rock trails (1.3 miles up instead of 1)
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