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Poet's Walk

Poet's Walk is a short and easy 0.5 mile trail located on South East St in Amherst Massachusetts. The trail follows along the outside of a large field providing a gentle walk for the family aside the tall grass.

Dogs and biking are both allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Poet's Walk is a 0.5-mile, easy trail in Amherst, MA, suitable for families.
  • The trail circles a large field, offering a gentle walk through tall grass.
  • Dogs and biking are permitted on Poet's Walk.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
78'
Rating
0.0
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Added
June 20, 2018
Updated
June 21, 2018

Weather Forecast

This Afternoon
High 25°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Tonight
Low 25°F
Chance Light Snow
Thursday
High 39°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 18°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 28°F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 1°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 12°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 2°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
Sunday
High 15°F
Chance Light Snow
Sunday Night
Low 8°F
Chance Light Snow
Monday
High 22°F
Chance Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 6°F
Chance Light Snow then Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 24°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 7°F
Partly Cloudy

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Total Change
75'
Ascent
78'
Descent
52'

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Features

Dogs
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.33364, -72.502809
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.333653, -72.502701
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Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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