Dry Brook – Lithia Springs – Black Rock – New England Trail Loop – Joseph Allen State Forest

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Massachusetts

Hampshire County

Dry Brook – Lithia Springs – Black Rock – New England Trail Loop – Joseph Allen State Forest

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(2537)

16,865

hikers

Dry Brook – Lithia Springs – Black Rock – New England Trail Loop – Joseph Allen State Forest

02:23

6.87km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.67 km

Mount Holyoke Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Here you are standing on the westernmost peak of the Holyoke Range: Mount Holyoke. The approximately 285 meter high mountain is located in the Connecticut River Valley in western Massachusetts and is the namesake of nearby Mount Holyoke College. Enjoy the picturesque views from here. But don't forget to pay a visit to the historic summit house.

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4.72 km

Scenic and rocky path

Highlight • Trail

On the way to the summit of Mount Holyoke (or already down) you walk a well-developed hiking trail. You can see rock formations on both sides and you can occasionally catch a glimpse of Northampton.

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6.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

2.93 km

761 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

3.18 km