Walking, hiking, and running locations:​

• Skinner State Park (Hadley). Includes trails and views of the CT River, as well as access to the summit of Mt. Holyoke. Trail map here! For more information, click here. 

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• Mount Tom State Reservation (Holyoke). Includes hiking trails and one of the best places in New England to watch for hawks. For directions, click here. 

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• Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge (Longmeadow). Parkings at the intersection of Bark Haul Road and Pondside Road. There is a loop which is ~2 miles long. Look out for eagles, herons, woodpeckers, hawks, and owls. 

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• Connecticut River Greenway State Park (Northampton). Connects parks along the Connecticut for walking, exploring, and enjoying nature! Park at the DCR headquarters. More info >> 

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• Norwottuck Rail Trail (Northampton). This is a 10 mile bike trail created by the DCR between Northampton and Amherst. It crosses the CT River and provides views of the Holyoke Range. 

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• Elwell State Park (Northampton). Trails and bridges for walking and biking. 

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• Riverview Picnic Area (Northfield)

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• King Phillips Hill (Northfield). Enjoy a historical walk next to the CT river, with dog friendly trails. Parking for one car is available next to the trailhead.  More info >> 

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• Mount Toby State Forest (Sunderland). Extensive trails for running, walking/hiking, fishing. 

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• Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation (South Deerfield). 532 acres total. There are trails, beautiful views, and places to have a picnic. 5 dollar fee for MA license plates, 20 dollars for out of state plates. More info >>

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• Herlihy Park (South Deerfield). Beautiful park by the CT, used for playing fields, picnics, and walks. ​

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Camping & Biking locations:

• Barton Cove and Munn's Ferry Campgrounds (Gill). Learn more More info >>

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• Hatchery Brook Primitive Campsite (Montague). This is a location which can be accessed from the river itself to eat lunch or to camp overnight. 

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• Elwell Island Campsite (Northampton). Features two tent areas.

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• Munn's Ferry Boat Campground (Northfield). Small campground for boaters only. 

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• Whately Oaks Primitive Campsite (South Deerfield). More information and reviews can be found here. 

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• River Road Trail (Agawam). Is a 3.6 mile paved trail alongside the Connecticut River. It can be used for road biking, walking or running. Learn more More info >> 

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• Interpretive River Cruise (Northfield) along the Connecticut River. 

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• Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center (Northfield). Hiking, cross country skiing area around a pumped storage hydropower facility.

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• Norwottuck Rail Trail (Northampton). This is a 10 mile bike trail created by the DCR between Northampton and Amherst. It crosses the CT River and provides views of the Holyoke Range. 

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• Canalside Rail Trail (Turner Falls) is a 3.7 trail for easy biking, with scenic views of the water. Parking is available at Unity Park. Trail Map >> 

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• Springfield Bike Path

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• Chicopee Bike Path ​under construction!