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Robert Frost Trail

This small portion of the Robert Frost trail is a 2.3 mile out-and-back hike that runs through Amhert's Amethyst Brook Conservation Area.

Great hike through the woods and along the creek, but this is a very popular trail.

There are a couple of bridges that cross the creek and a few different ways to navigate this area, but the GPS data provided only shows one of many paths before heading further east on the Robert Frost Trail outside of the Amethyst Brook area.
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Know Before You Go

  • The described section of the Robert Frost Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back hike in Amherst, MA.
  • The trail is located within the Amethyst Brook Conservation Area, offering scenic views along a creek and through the woods.
  • It's a popular trail with multiple paths, but the provided GPS data only covers one route before continuing further east.
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Distance
2.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
183'
Rating
0.0
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Added
October 26, 2015
Updated
February 21, 2019

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Total Change
212'
Ascent
183'
Descent
178'

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  1. Parking

    42.376354, -72.485329
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.376559, -72.486076
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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)

Markers

Blaze Color

Red

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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JMiller avatar
JMiller
2.3 miles / 3.7 km
May 21, 2020
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Neeners
2.2 miles / 3.5 km
October 31, 2015
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