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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
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Added
July 12, 2017
Updated
January 29, 2018

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Total Change
261'
Ascent
169'
Descent
172'

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  1. Parking

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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.359104, -72.431679
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Hazards

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Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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