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Northampton

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge loop from Northampton

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Road cycling routes
United States
Massachusetts
Hampshire County
Northampton

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge loop from Northampton

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge loop from Northampton

01:58

47.4km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.41 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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

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2

3.85 km

Free water and air

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Free water and compressed air available here.

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3

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

5

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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6

19.8 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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29.0 km

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

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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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35.5 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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44.7 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

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The Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge carried the Boston-Maine Railroad across the Connecticut River. The steel bridge opened in 1887 and carried trains for many decades. In 1992, it re-opened as …

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47.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

7.46 km

3.28 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.1 km

1.69 km

627 m

< 100 m

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