Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, Northampton

Name: Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail
Address: 446 Damon Road, Northampton, 01060, United States

#2 among attractions in Northampton

Hiking, Trail, Bike trail, Hiking trail

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Facts and practical information

The Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, formerly the Norwottuck Rail Trail, is an 11-mile combination bicycle/pedestrian paved rail trail running from Northampton, Massachusetts, through Hadley and Amherst, to Belchertown, Massachusetts. It opened in 1992, and is now part of the longer Mass Central Rail Trail. ()

Length: 11 miSeason: All yearCoordinates: 42°20'7"N, 72°37'19"W

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446 Damon RoadNorthampton 01060 United States

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Day trips

Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iron Horse Music Hall, The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Smith College Museum of Art, Academy of Music Theatre.

1.2 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton
32 min walk • The Iron Horse Music Hall is a music venue located in Northampton, Massachusetts, west of Boston and north of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its motto is Music Alone Shall Live.
1.5 miSW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton
38 min walk • The Botanic Garden of Smith College is located on the campus of Smith College, in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It consists of a fine selection of woody trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and an excellent collection of tropical and subtropical plants in The Lyman Conservatory.
1.3 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton
35 min walk • The Smith College Museum of Art, is an art museum in Northampton, Massachusetts connected with Smith College.
1.4 miSW
Theater, Cinema, Historical place
Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton
35 min walk • The Academy of Music Theatre is located in and owned by the City of Northampton, Massachusetts, which received the deed in 1892 from former owner and builder Edward H. R. Lyman. It opened in 1891 and was the first municipally owned theater in the United States.
~820 ftNE
Trail, Bike trail, Bridge
Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge, Northampton
4 min walk • The Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge is a former crossing of Boston and Maine Railroad over the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Northampton and Hadley, by the Norwottuck Rail Trail, which is currently used for bicycle and foot traffic.
~1190 ftE
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Calvin Coolidge Bridge, Northampton
6 min walk • The Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge is a major crossing of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Northampton and Hadley. The bridge carries Route 9 across the river, where it connects to Interstate 91.
1.4 miSW
Park
Pulaski Park, Northampton
35 min walk • Pulaski Park is a small urban park located in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. It is situated on Main Street between the City Hall and the Academy of Music Theatre.
1.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Smith College, Northampton
35 min walk • Smith College is a private liberal arts women's college in Northampton, Massachusetts. It was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened in 1875.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Elm Street Historic District, Northampton
37 min walk • The Elm Street/Round Hill Historic District is a local historic district in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. Established in 1994 along one mile of Elm Street it was expanded to include Round Hill Road in 2012.
1.1 miS
42°19'12"N • 72°37'48"W
The Calvin Theater, Northampton
29 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
1.2 miS
42°19'8"N • 72°37'38"W
Pearl Street, Northampton
30 min walk • Concerts and shows, Rock club, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail?

Nearby attractions include Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge, Northampton (4 min walk), Calvin Coolidge Bridge, Northampton (6 min walk), Pomeroy Terrace Historic District, Northampton (24 min walk), Historic Northampton, Northampton (24 min walk).

How to get to Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail:

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Northampton (30 min walk)