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Mount Tom

The Mount Tom Trail in Holyoke, Massachusetts is a moderate 2 mile out-and-back hike up the access road to the summit of the mountain. Depending on the day, you can drive up to the access road which is where this GPS data starts right off of Mt Park Rd in Holyoke. If the gate is closed you will need to walk about a mile to the access road.

At the top of Mount Tom, you get amazing views of Holyoke, Springfield, and the Holyoke Range. On the hike up, there's a monument dedicated to the servicemen who were lost in a B-17 plane crash on the mountain on July 9th, 1946.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
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Know Before You Go

  • Mount Tom Trail is a 2-mile moderate hike in Holyoke, MA, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.
  • The trail follows an access road to the summit; vehicle access may be available depending on gate status.
  • A monument commemorates a B-17 plane crash from 1946; leashed dogs are permitted on the trail with waste removal.
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Distance
2.0 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1 hrs
Elev. Gain
743'
Rating
0.0
Added
April 19, 2017
Updated
October 26, 2019

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Total Change
730'
Ascent
743'
Descent
735'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Mountain Summit

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.248639, -72.633181
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.248829, -72.633514

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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