Cadwell Memorial Forest is a 1,200-acre outdoor area located in Pelham, Massachusetts, managed by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The forest features diverse landscapes, including rolling hills, central hardwood stands, eastern hemlock, and eastern white pine, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This environment supports several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Cadwell Memorial Forest offers several routes for various outdoor activities. For those interested in exploring on foot,…
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4
hikers
7.49km
02:12
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
7.94km
02:16
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
2.33km
00:36
10m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.18km
00:50
140m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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42.8km
02:30
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64
riders
23.1km
01:22
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
21.4km
01:18
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
22.7km
01:24
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
riders
107km
05:14
1,510m
1,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
19.2km
00:49
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
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49.0km
02:08
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
runners
13.0km
01:21
110m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
18.7km
01:56
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
16.3km
01:41
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
7.28km
00:46
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
37.3km
02:43
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
52.5km
03:55
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
58.3km
04:32
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
riders
23.7km
01:49
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cadwell Memorial Forest offers opportunities for hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The forest features diverse terrain suitable for various outdoor pursuits. More than 1,000 visitors have explored the area.
Cadwell Memorial Forest offers trails suitable for various skill levels, including easy loops. Information on less challenging routes can be found in the Easy hikes in Cadwell Memorial Forest guide.
Cadwell Memorial Forest provides trails suitable for families. These routes often feature diverse landscapes and are designed to be accessible for different ages. Specific options are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes in Cadwell Memorial Forest guide.
Cadwell Memorial Forest accommodates various cycling activities, including touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. The forest features both paved and unpaved roads. Guides like Cycling in Cadwell Memorial Forest and Gravel biking in Cadwell Memorial Forest provide route details.
Cadwell Memorial Forest includes routes suitable for road cycling on its paved surfaces. Cyclists can find specific routes and information in the Road Cycling Routes in Cadwell Memorial Forest guide.
The forest features natural attractions such as Buffam Falls and offers views from Mount Orient. It also contains diverse forest environments, including central hardwood species, eastern hemlock, and eastern white pine stands.
Hiking routes in Cadwell Memorial Forest can be explored through the Hiking in Cadwell Memorial Forest guide. This resource provides details on various trails within the forest.
Cadwell Memorial Forest offers dedicated paths and unpaved roads suitable for jogging and running. Information on these routes is available in the Running Trails in Cadwell Memorial Forest guide.
Cadwell Memorial Forest is managed by the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Department of Environmental Conservation. It serves as both a recreational area and an outdoor laboratory for teaching, research, and demonstration in ecology, forestry, and natural resources.
Routes in Cadwell Memorial Forest have received an average rating of 4.82 out of 5 stars from more than 60 ratings on komoot. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among visitors.
Additional information about Cadwell Memorial Forest can be found on the official website of the UMass Amherst Department of Environmental Conservation. The phone number for the department is +1 (413) 545-2665.

