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Mount Holyoke

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Distance:
2.0 Miles / 3.2 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
1 hour
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Skinner State Park
Town:
Hadley, Massachusetts
Get Directions:
42.309931, -72.584093
Added:
May 23, 2017
Updated:
October 31, 2019
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729'

Total Change
725'

Ascent
316'

Descent

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Key Takeaways

  • 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.

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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  1. Parking

    42.309931, -72.584093
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.309845, -72.584351
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Spring

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2.0 miles / 3.2 km

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2.0 miles / 3.2 km
July 12, 2020
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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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