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Distance:
2.1 Miles / 3.4 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Hard
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~5 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Mount Tom State Reservation
Town:
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Directions:
42.236133, -72.651016
Added:
September 04, 2017
Updated:
October 26, 2019
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612 '

Total Change
726 '

Ascent
720 '

Descent

The Mt Tom Power Line Trail follows the power lines to the summit of Mt Tom and is a difficult 2.1 mile out-and-back hike.

The trail is nearly straight up the entire way. Continue past the summit to enjoy a stunning view of western MA along the cliffs on the M & M trail. The M & M trail weaves along this route as well.

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

Explore 204 trails near Holyoke, MA
  1. Parking

    42.236133, -72.651016
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.23563, -72.650528
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Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)

Season

Summer

Photo Albums

2 Trip Reports

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2.1 miles / 3.4 km
Trail added
September 04, 2017
Hiked on
September 04, 2017
Updated on
October 26, 2019
1.8 miles / 2.9 km
October 15, 2020
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