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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 69°F
Sunny
Tonight
Low 44°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Saturday
High 58°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 26°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High 58°F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 44°F
Chance Rain Showers
Monday
High 70°F
Chance Rain Showers
Monday Night
Low 56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 79°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Tuesday Night
Low 58°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday
High 80°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
Low 59°F
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
High 77°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low 51°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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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