Mount Norwottuck is a 3.4 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Amherst, Massachusetts that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Highest peak in the Holyoke range, has commanding views of the entire pioneer valley. The loop for Mt. Norwottuck combines the Robert Frost trail (orange) and the M&M trail (white). Start from the Visitor's Center on the combined Robert Frost trail and M&M Trail (orange & white). Stay left on the Robert Frost (orange) when the M&M splits off. Eventually you will reconnect with the M&M, and there you will stay right on go onto the M&M Trail (white). You will then begin an ascent to the summit through ledges. From the summit continue to follow the M&M trail (white) down and eventually you will rejoin the Robert Frost trail (orange) where you split off on the way up. Stay left on the combined Robert Frost (orange) and M&M trail (white) to get back to the visitor center.
Great parking lot and visitor center.
1500 West St, Amherst, MA 01002, United States (413) 253-2883
February 24, 2021
February 15, 2021Trail was nice except for one part where the markings weren't clear probably because of the snow.
February 15, 2021Good trail, views are nice.
February 13, 2021February 13, 2021February 13, 2021Love it!
February 8, 2021Middle of winter and the trail is still in great shape lots of work to be done on it and the walking was good a little bit of trail breaking with the new snow but beautiful
February 6, 2021Trail was well packed out and spikes were all we needed. There was one blowdown after the summit that looked recent but was easy to climb over.
February 6, 2021January 30, 2021January 30, 2021January 24, 2021January 23, 2021Nice as always!
January 17, 2021slightly icy. great trail though
January 17, 2021Few small icy patches, no spikes needed
January 15, 2021We did this once for our anniversary but went a different trail. Loved the way we went this time. phone died and couldn't finish tracking.
January 9, 2021January 7, 2021Good, challenging hike in winter conditions. The trails were rocky, especially near the summit. There was a fair amount of ice on the rocks. Traversible, but definitely watch your step. For easier terrain, take the Robert Frost trail up and back. More distance, but an easier hike, for sure. Fun spot! Looking forward to hiking the rest of the range.
January 7, 2021January 3, 2021Great views icy today but we did it without spikes
January 2, 2021December 29, 2020Nice hike! We took the Robert Frost Trail back (this one has you taking a slightly different trail back). Good incline/decline - not too steep and some nice views!
December 28, 2020December 24, 2020December 22, 2020December 13, 2020Really foggy but otherwise trail was a lot of fun and easily walkable with the dog!
