Western Mass, Site 47: East Mountain

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 47 Map: East Mountain icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 4.5 Miles

Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2014)
The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail (M-M Trail / NET Trail) along the crest of East Mountain in early May
Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2014)
Trail system entrance sign at Holyoke Community College
Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2014)
A rare east-facing view along the M-M Trail on East Mountain
Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2014)
Trolley Trail just west of the Holyoke Community College campus
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Trolley Trail near the intersection with Hellgate Trail
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Ridgetop vista along the Hoco Co Express Trail
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Along the Fraidey Kat Trail
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M-M Trail on East Mountain in Holyoke
Photo by Ben Kimball (copyright 2014)
Glacial erratic boulder along the M-M Trail on the crest of East Mountain

Bonus Site (borders the southern end of site 47)
Ashley Pond area (Holyoke/West Springfield)

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All photos copyright 2014 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.