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Fort River Bridge – The Strong House loop from Amherst

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Hampshire County

Fort River Bridge – The Strong House loop from Amherst

Moderate

4.9

(3100)

6,265

runners

Fort River Bridge – The Strong House loop from Amherst

00:51

7.98km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.41 km

Fort River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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2

7.19 km

Downtown Amherst (South Pleasant Street)

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

The historic downtown of Amherst is just north of Amherst College and south of UMass Amherst, and has been the heart of this area since the 18th century. Listed on …

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3

7.73 km

The Strong House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Strong House is one of Amherst's oldest surviving houses and currently houses the Amherst History Museum. Built in 1744, it survived a large fire that wiped out much of …

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B

7.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

2.01 km

622 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

2.56 km

961 m

579 m

< 100 m

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