Little Tom Mountain
Little Tom Mountain
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Only a ten minute drive from downtown Holyoke, Little Tom Reservation lies within one of the state's most ecologically significant landscapes: the Mt. Tom Range. At present, it is only open for special programs. It will open officially to the public in 2012.
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Niki S
Holland, MA158 contributions
We hiked this with friends who hike it all the time. Lots of exercise. if you aren't in shape (me), take it easy.
Written 11 December 2012
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tawny1956
Millsboro, DE509 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
A great place to hike, or just drive and enjoy the vistas. There is a tower you can drive to, or one that is accessable by walking a fair distance. The views of Easthampton are breathtaking..
Written 31 October 2018
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dave d
Bradford, MA322 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
The mountain itself (632') and the Trustees of the Reservation named Little Tom Mountain is no particularly easy to access. There are plenty of trails but the closest parking to trails in the reservation are over a mile from the reservation proper. I chose to run in from the Closed road near the Whiting Reservoir which gave me 1.5 miles before even getting to the Knox trail. Nice trails once I got there!
Written 22 August 2016
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cbit11
Bethany Beach, DE41 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
I usually walk 6 miles everyday so this wasn't overly strenuous with the group I went with but you can make it either easier or harder depending on your liking. The foilage was still tiny buds-barely. In a month or so it should be green all around with all of the spring plants growing! Lots of rocks on the paths so make sure you have on good footwear.
Written 23 April 2016
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No1Doze
Boston, MA9 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
Little Tom is a 73 acre Trustees property on the eastern slope of Mt Tom in Holyoke. It is a pretty forested area with an out-and-back trail, the Woodland Trail, and a vernal pool/pond. Although it doesn’t have a view, the trail provides a small climb.
There is no direct road access to Little Tom. Visitors enter the Mt Tom State Reservation and park at the Bray Lake parking area. Take the Bray Loop Trail (either branch) and then the Knox Trail to Little Tom. The I-91 Cutoff Trail (unmarked) provides a good view of the Connecticut River and eastern farmlands while standing under a billboard. The Knox Trail has a short but steep and potentially slippery section. Just take your time and watch your footing.
Little Tom doesn’t have the standard TTOR signage, just a standard state (white) sign announcing the Woodland Trail. The trail isn’t blazed for about the first 100 feet, but becomes very well blazed with yellow circles after passing under the power line that feeds the I-91 Cutoff billboard. The trail is also bordered by dead wood and stones in spots. There are a few switchbacks, but nothing dramatic. The Woodland Trail is generally a pleasant and enjoyable trail.
Distance from the car to the Woodland trail is about 1.5 miles. The Woodland Trail is about a mile in length. Total round trip mileage is about 5 miles. It’s a lovely reservation. Allocate the proper time and you will enjoy its serenity and foliage.
There is no direct road access to Little Tom. Visitors enter the Mt Tom State Reservation and park at the Bray Lake parking area. Take the Bray Loop Trail (either branch) and then the Knox Trail to Little Tom. The I-91 Cutoff Trail (unmarked) provides a good view of the Connecticut River and eastern farmlands while standing under a billboard. The Knox Trail has a short but steep and potentially slippery section. Just take your time and watch your footing.
Little Tom doesn’t have the standard TTOR signage, just a standard state (white) sign announcing the Woodland Trail. The trail isn’t blazed for about the first 100 feet, but becomes very well blazed with yellow circles after passing under the power line that feeds the I-91 Cutoff billboard. The trail is also bordered by dead wood and stones in spots. There are a few switchbacks, but nothing dramatic. The Woodland Trail is generally a pleasant and enjoyable trail.
Distance from the car to the Woodland trail is about 1.5 miles. The Woodland Trail is about a mile in length. Total round trip mileage is about 5 miles. It’s a lovely reservation. Allocate the proper time and you will enjoy its serenity and foliage.
Written 21 October 2014
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