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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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  • 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

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High 61°F
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Tonight
Low 54°F
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Monday
High 58°F
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Monday Night
Low 52°F
Rain Showers Likely
Tuesday
High 67°F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 72°F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 76°F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 59°F
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Friday
High 73°F
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Low 50°F
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Saturday
High 66°F
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Saturday Night
Low 48°F
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Total Change
75 ft.
23 m
Ascent
78 ft.
24 m
Descent
52 ft.
16 m

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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.33364, -72.502809
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.333653, -72.502701
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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