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Mount Lincoln Trail

The Mount Lincoln Trail near Belchertown and Amherst Massachusetts is an easy 1.7 mile out-and-back hike up to a radio tower in the middle of the woods on UMass property at the Cadwell Memorial Forest.

The trail climbs up a hill to where UMass' WAMH-FM station broadcasts. Even though it's UMass' property, they do allow day hikers and bikers on their trails.

There's a lookout from the top of the tower, but signs prohibit climbing the steps.

Do not park in front of the service gates, you will likely get towed.
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Know Before You Go

  • Mount Lincoln Trail is an easy 1.7-mile hike in Pelham, MA, suitable for day hikers and bikers.
  • The trail leads to a radio tower (UMass' WAMH-FM station) within the Cadwell Memorial Forest.
  • Climbing the tower is prohibited, and parking must be away from service gates to avoid towing.
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Distance
1.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
51 min
Elev. Gain
169'
Rating
0.0
Added
July 12, 2017
Updated
January 29, 2018

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 17°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 31°F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low 23°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Snow
Saturday
High 36°F
Light Snow Likely
Saturday Night
Low 25°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High 35°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
Sunday Night
Low 18°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
M.L. King Jr. Day
High 31°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 11°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 20°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 6°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 23°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 14°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Thursday
High 31°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
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Total Change
261'
Ascent
169'
Descent
172'
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Features

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Mountain Summit
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.359178, -72.431688
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.359104, -72.431679

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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