​Walking, hiking, and biking locations:

• Amethyst Brook Conservation Area (Amherst) is a network of trails for walking, running, dog-walking, and biking.

  • Parking available on Pelham Road.

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• Groff Park (Amherst) includes a playground, wading pool, picnic areas, and ballfields.

  • Parking is available at 72 Mill Lane. 

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• Wentworth Farm Conservation Area (Amherst) has suitable areas for walking (dog-walking especially!) and running.

  • Parking is available at Kiwanis Field at 137 Stanley Street. 

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• Emily Dickinson Trail (Amherst) is a 1-mile dirt walking trail between Groff Park and the Norwottuck Trail parking area.

  • Parking is available at Southeast Street or Groff Park.

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• Lawrence Swamp and Hop Brook (Amherst) offers views of marsh and prairie ecosystems. This location is suitable for walking, biking, birding, and more. 

  • This location is ADA accessible.​

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• Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge (Hadley) has a 1.2 mile Fort River Nature Trail. There are benches and educational kiosks on site. 

  • Universally accessible. 

  • Parking is available at Moody Bridge Road.

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• Cadwell Memorial Forest (Pelham) is a great spot for casual hiking, biking, or cross-country skiing.

  • Parking is available off of Packardville Road. 

• Wentworth Conservation Loop Trail (Belchertown) is an 0.8 mile hike with a relatively small climbing hill.

  • Parking is available across the street on Route 9 (same parking location as the Holland Glen Trail). 

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For a Map of Fort River trails, click here. 

For birding information, check out: Bird Sightings at the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge.