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Whitmore Pond Waterfall – Lake Wyola loop from University of Massachusetts Amherst

Whitmore Pond Waterfall – Lake Wyola loop from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Whitmore Pond Waterfall – Lake Wyola loop from University of Massachusetts Amherst

02:43

57.0km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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After 50.6 km for 158 m

After 53.4 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.91 km

Puffers Pond

Highlight • Lake

Puffers Pond is a popular 11-acre pond in Amherst. This freshwater pond is the largest body of water in the town and has sandy beaches for swimming and places where you can launch a canoe. There are trails that encircle it that you can hike, bird, and fish along. This is a nice place to stop as you ride around the area.

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6.28 km

Halpern Cr

Nature Reserve

19.1 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, the picturesque scene will transport you to a simpler time in history.

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19.8 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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36.8 km

Lake Wyola

Highlight • Lake

Take a short walk and bring a picnic blanket, the beach at beautiful Lake Wyola in the state park of the same name is absolutely inviting. It is also a stop along the New England Trail.

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37.2 km

Lake Wyola Dam

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy a picnic lunch with family and friends under the shade of mature trees, admiring the scenic views of the lake and surrounding hills. Keep your eyes peeled for diverse bird species, including eagles, hawks, and songbirds, making the park a paradise for birdwatchers.

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40.0 km

Old Peach Orchard Homeowners

Nature Reserve

51.9 km

Atkins Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Atkins Reservoir is a large freshwater lake in Shutesbury, east of Amherst. Since it is a reservoir that supplies the nearby towns' drinking water, there is no swimming allowed but from this spot you get fantastic views over the water as you ride.

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53.4 km

Mill River

Highlight • River

Mill River is part of the Cushman Brook and flows through to the Cushman Brook Conservation Area and the Mill River Conservation Area. This river is in a thickly forested area in a ravine. Some of this protected area was donated and some was purchased. Visiting Mill River is a family-friendly get-away into nature open for the public to enjoy.

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57.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

16.9 km

1.86 km

251 m

147 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

8.43 km

331 m

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 21 August

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11 %

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Whitmore Pond Waterfall – Lake Wyola loop from University of Massachusetts Amherst

Puffers Pond

Whitmore Pond Waterfall

Connecticut River Greenway State Park

Lake Wyola

Lake Wyola Dam

Atkins Reservoir

Mill River

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