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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary loop from Holyoke

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary loop from Holyoke

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary loop from Holyoke

04:51

108km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.31 km

Mount Tom State Reservation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wide views, open skies and soaring birds – Mount Tom overlooks the Pioneer Valley. The reservation is a wonderful place to hike, fish and bike, as well as cross-country ski …

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18.5 km

The Botanic Garden of Smith College

Highlight • Natural

Founded over 100 years ago, the Smith College Botanic Garden is alive with plant life and color. You can visit year-round to see rare trees, shrubs, herbaceaous, tropical and subtropical …

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65.0 km

Connecticut River Greenway State Park

Highlight • Trail

The Connecticut River Greenway connects quite a few parks that are situated along the Connecticut River. There are about 8 parks along this greenway as you follow it across the state.

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65.7 km

Whitmore Pond Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Whitmore Pond is a serene 10-acre body of water nestled along this peaceful country road, surrounded by charming homes dating back to the 1920s and 30s. As you ride by, …

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85.9 km

West Street Common

Nature Reserve

87.9 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Take the cycling trail from Union Station out of Northampton instead of the busy road used in the route!

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95.1 km

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary is made up of forests, meadows, grasslands, marsh and wetlands – all home to a huge array of wildlife. The trails through the sanctuary are ideal for hiking and biking.

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96.8 km

Manhan Rail Trail (Lower Millpond Park segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Manhan Rail Trail passes through the Lower Millpond Park with the Lower Mill Pond on one side, and an old mill on the other. The mill …

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108 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.5 km

25.5 km

17.8 km

14.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.3 km

24.6 km

574 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary loop from Holyoke

Mount Tom State Reservation

The Botanic Garden of Smith College

Connecticut River Greenway State Park

Whitmore Pond Waterfall

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Manhan Rail Trail (Lower Millpond Park segment)

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