Norwottuck Rail Trail (MA)

Massachusetts, US

Distance

20.9 mi

Vertical Gain

281 ft

While relatively flat, the Norwottuck Rail Trail covers 22 miles out-and-back starting in Northampton, MA, passing through Hadley, Amherst, and South Amherst.

The start crosses the beautiful rail bridge in the Connecticut River Greenway State Park, with views of the Seven Sisters mountain range to the south throughout the trail. It's quiet, paved the whole way, and very enjoyable place to be.

More details on the trail are available from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/locations/norwottuck-rail-trail.

GPS Track

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FKTs

Male

Unsupported
Wouter Hoogkamer			2h 9m 5s	2021-05-30
Iain Ridgway			2h 16m 49s	2021-01-03

Female

Unsupported
Brenda Fortin	2h 46m 4s	2022-04-02
Lila Gaudrault	2h 54m 21s	2021-11-20
Brenda Fortin	3h 0m 48s	2021-10-25
Grace Long	5h 19m 55s	2021-05-17

Comments

I just noticed this one. But in my mind it makes more sense to have it start and stop at the J. Elwell Conservation area, and leave out crossing the busy Damon Rd twice. In that case Ben Groleau is probably the fastest on Strava, but their might be older even faster known times...
https://www.strava.com/activities/2341278122/segments/59132164137

Route: Norwottuck Rail Trail (MA)

FKTs

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