Loading...

WINTER SALE! 50% OFF Supporter Accounts — now through January 31st. Learn More.

Whiting Street Reservoir Trail

The Whiting Street Reservoir Trail is an easy 3.8-mile loop trail located within the Mount Tom State Reservation in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

The reservoir is nestled into the side of Mount Tom and provides views of the summit at the end the lake. A portion of the trail follows along side the cliffs that divide the reservoir and the summit access road. This is a highly trafficked trail but worth it the views.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
Explore 206 trails near Holyoke, MA

Know Before You Go

  • The Whiting Street Reservoir Trail is an easily accessible 3.8-mile loop within Mount Tom State Reservation in Holyoke, MA.
  • The trail offers views of the Mount Tom summit and follows cliffs bordering the reservoir and summit road.
  • It is a popular trail where leashed dogs are permitted, provided owners clean up after them.
Interactive topographic map for Whiting Street Reservoir Trail located in Holyoke, MA. Click the "View Map" button to load GPS coordinates and trail markers.
Get directions
Distance
3.8 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
1.9 hrs
Elev. Gain
364'
Rating
0.0
Added
November 20, 2017
Updated
April 14, 2022

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 5°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High 20°F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 3°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 21°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 4°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 21°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 1°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High 16°F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low -5°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High 23°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 7°F
Chance Light Snow
Sunday
High 26°F
Chance Light Snow
Sunday Night
Low 12°F
Chance Light Snow
Monday
High 29°F
Mostly Sunny
Loading...
Total Change
157'
Ascent
364'
Descent
314'
Loading...

Download the GPX Data for Offline Use

Supporters get exclusive access to download trail routes to the MyHikes app for offline use. Stay prepared on your adventure, even without an internet connection! Become a Supporter today to unlock this feature and hike with confidence.

Download Whiting Street Reservoir Trail GPX Data to the MyHikes Mobile App

Features

Dogs
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.24172, -72.629789
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.241808, -72.629955

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

Trip Reports (Reviews)

Your opinion matters! Be the first to rate this trail.

Ready to help fellow hikers? Add a trip report to share your experience and provide valuable insights for other hikers!

3.9 miles / 6.3 km
June 13, 2021
Hiking
2.6 miles / 4.2 km
November 28, 2020
Hiking
3.82 miles / 6.1 km
July 30, 2019
It was 94 degrees but it still didn’t seem as hot walking around the reservoir!
Hiking

Explore other routes for this Trail guide, added by the MyHikes' community via Trip Reports (Reviews). To add your own hike as a Community Route for this Trail guide, leave a Trip Report and attached your GPX file!

Popular categories

Scenic mountain view representing vista trails
Vista trails
Scenic gorge of cascades representing waterfall trails
Waterfall hikes
Rugged mountain terrain representing summit trails
Summit trails
Scenic mountain view representing dog-friendly trails
Dog-friendly
Scenic campsite with a view representing camping trails
Camping trails
Appalachian Trail logo representing A.T. hikes
A.T. hikes

You May Also Like

Colorado's Million Dollar Highway - Plan a day's drive adventure along the iconic Million Dollar Highway in Colorado. Explore the best short trails, roadside stops, waterfalls, vistas, ghost towns, and hot springs within a ~6 hour road trip.
Explore

Colorado's Million Dollar Highway

Plan a day's drive adventure along the iconic Million Dollar Highway in Colorado. Explore the best short trails, roadside stops, waterfalls, vistas, ghost towns, and hot springs within a ~6 hour road trip.

Read
Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road - Discover the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park along the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. From stunning roadside stops to picturesque waterfalls and vistas, this engineering marvel offers endless opportunities for exploration.
Explore

Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park along the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. From stunning roadside stops to picturesque waterfalls and vistas, this engineering marvel offers endless opportunities for exploration.

Read
🍪 We use cookies to learn about site usage and to serve map tiles. You may block cookies manually in the browser. By continuing you agree. Learn more