The Sweet Alice Trail at the Sweet Alice Conservation Area in Amherst, Massachusetts is an easy 1.8 mile out-and-back/loop hike that leads to the foothills of the Mount Holyoke Range State Park.
From Bay Road, follow the yellow-blazed Sweet Alice Trail away from the road through the fields, while enjoying the view of the Mount Holyoke Range to the south. The trail continues into the woods before crossing a bridge over a small but beautiful brook. Stay right at the first and second intersections heading south then west. Walk along the trail headed west, then take a left south at the first intersection heading west and keep left to take in the view of Plum Brook.
Follow the trail back, then continue downhill to complete the loop. If you want to extend your hike to the Mount Holyoke Range State Park, take a left at the first intersection and stay right through the powerline cut. To finish a short hike, take a left to follow the trail back down to the bridge, through the field and back to Bay Road.
Partner: Kestrel Land Trust partners with public agencies to create, conserve, and care for public lands to help everyone connect with nature. The Sweet Alice Conservation Area is owned by the Town of Amherst, and acquired with assistance from Kestrel. The Mount Holyoke Range State Park is owned by the Division of State Parks and Recreation.
From Bay Road, follow the yellow-blazed Sweet Alice Trail away from the road through the fields, while enjoying the view of the Mount Holyoke Range to the south. The trail continues into the woods before crossing a bridge over a small but beautiful brook. Stay right at the first and second intersections heading south then west. Walk along the trail headed west, then take a left south at the first intersection heading west and keep left to take in the view of Plum Brook.
Follow the trail back, then continue downhill to complete the loop. If you want to extend your hike to the Mount Holyoke Range State Park, take a left at the first intersection and stay right through the powerline cut. To finish a short hike, take a left to follow the trail back down to the bridge, through the field and back to Bay Road.
Partner: Kestrel Land Trust partners with public agencies to create, conserve, and care for public lands to help everyone connect with nature. The Sweet Alice Conservation Area is owned by the Town of Amherst, and acquired with assistance from Kestrel. The Mount Holyoke Range State Park is owned by the Division of State Parks and Recreation.
