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Rattlesnake Knob

The Rattlesnake Knob Trail near Amherst, Masschusetts is a moderate 2.2-mile out-and-back hike from Bay Rd up to Rattlesnake Knob. The trail starts at the trailhead for the Amherst Water Tower Trail.

Follow the blue dot trail (Ken Cuddeback Trail) up and around the water tower. The blue dot merges to the M & M trail near the summit. Just before the summit, taking a left-hand turn heads to the lookout and the End/Start of the blue dot trail, taking a right-hand turn takes you to the visitors center.

This is a very laid back hike and with only one good, but short climb to a great view of Long Mountain.

Know Before You Go

Rattlesnake Knob Trail is a 2.2-mile moderate hike in Amherst, MA.
The trail starts at the Amherst Water Tower Trailhead and follows the blue dot (Ken Cuddeback) trail, merging with the M & M trail near the summit.
It offers a rewarding view of Long Mountain after a short climb.

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Out-and-Back
Est. Time: 1.1 hrs
Elev. Gain: 530'
Rating: 0.0

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Added: July 17, 2017
Updated: July 20, 2019

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Total Change

540 ft.
165 m

Ascent

530 ft.
162 m

Descent

538 ft.
164 m

Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Dogs

Mountain Summit

Biking

Points of interest

Parking

42.317908, -72.501883
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Main Trailhead

42.317986, -72.501953
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Vista from Rattlesnake Knob

42.306815, -72.498906
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Vista from Rattlesnake Knob

42.306732, -72.498888
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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

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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JMiller

2.2 miles / 3.5 km

August 30, 2020

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JMiller

2.2 miles / 3.5 km

June 25, 2020

Took the other trail up, (turn right about half way up the dirt road instead of by the water tower.) This trail is more steady up hill with one tiny steep rocky part. This trail offers a short detour to the horse caves.

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JMiller

2.2 miles / 3.5 km

May 25, 2020

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