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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
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Added
May 23, 2017
Updated
October 31, 2019

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Total Change
729'
Ascent
725'
Descent
316'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Mountain Summit
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    42.309931, -72.584093
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.309845, -72.584351
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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

Dirt

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2.0 miles / 3.2 km
July 12, 2020
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Shirosuzume
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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