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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Fort River Bridge loop from Northampton

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Fort River Bridge loop from Northampton

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4.8

(8578)

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Fort River Bridge loop from Northampton

02:00

47.5km

230m

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: March 19, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.40 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

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

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8.67 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail (South Maple Street to South Pleasant Street)

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The Norwottuck Rail Trail is a part of an extensive network of connecting multi-use paths connecting the towns of Amherst, Belchertown, Easthampton, Florence, Hadley, Southampton, and Williamsburg. This section of …

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13.8 km

Fort River Bridge

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This bridge along the Norwottuck Rail Trail crosses the Fort River and offers great views of the waterway.

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14.1 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail

Nature Reserve

16.1 km

Southern section of Norwottuck Rail Trail

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This is a great section of the Norwottuck Rail Trail. It winds through beautiful pine forests and wetlands. The trail is completely off the road, so you should have a comfortable traffic-free ride.

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23.1 km

View of Arcadia Lake

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You get a pretty good view of Arcadia Lake between the trees from here along Federal Street. There is enough room on the side of the road to pull over …

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27.8 km

Topping Farm Conservation Area

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With forests, brooks, swamps, meadows, and wetlands, the Topping Farm Conservation Area really is a haven for the plants and animals that call the property their home. A few different …

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29.2 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail (Station Road to end at Warren Wright Road)

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43.7 km

Free water and air

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Free water and compressed air available here.

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

7.32 km

3.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.3 km

5.09 km

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Saturday 9 May

12°C

3°C

98 %

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

Norwottuck Rail Trail (South Maple Street to South Pleasant Street)

Fort River Bridge

Southern section of Norwottuck Rail Trail

View of Arcadia Lake

Topping Farm Conservation Area

Norwottuck Rail Trail (Station Road to end at Warren Wright Road)

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