Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge loop from Mill River Division

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge loop from Mill River Division

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge loop from Mill River Division

01:27

29.0km

90m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.43 km

Sunset View of the Manhan River in Old Pascommuck Conservation Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you cycle along the Manhan Rail Trail, you'll cross the Old Pascommuck Conservation Area in this section. Here, you can enjoy a beautiful floodplain forest where you can observe native plants, with the shrub bladdernut being prominent in the western part of the area. This area represents the final stretch of the Manhan River just before it empties its waters into the Connecticut River.

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12.1 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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15.7 km

Free water and air

Highlight • Rest Area

Free water and compressed air available here.

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16.9 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 a bicycle and foot bridge as part of the Norwottuck Rail Trail.

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19.3 km

Main Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Main Street is the main downtown area of Northampton and features local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, book shops and art galleries. This is a great place to spend an afternoon after a long ride in this historic college town.

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23.8 km

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlight • Forest

Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary is made up of forests, meadows, grasslands, marsh and wetlands – all home to a huge array of wildlife. The trails through the sanctuary are ideal for hiking and biking.

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27.1 km