Hadley, Massachusetts Travel Information

Hill Towns of Cummington and Chesterfield and the Five College Area around Northampton and Amherst, Massachusetts Driving through the “hill towns” of Franklin County is pure pleasure. These tiny villages are some of the most rural and traditional in all of New England. In particular, take Route 112 south from Rou... Northampton, MA

Pioneer Valley along the Connecticut River The Pioneer Valley borders the Connecticut River, which stretches north to south through the state. The river valley is broad and fertile, making it excellent farming country. Many crops are raised he... Northampton, MA

Sturbridge, Amherst, Deerfield, Mohawk Trail & North Adams, MA If you are approaching western Massachusetts from the south or east, it makes perfect sense to stop at Sturbridge in central Massachusetts along the way. Located at the intersection of Interstate 84 a... Amherst, MA

The Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts (Including Amherst, Deerfield, Northampton, Springfield, and Sturbridge) The upper valley, from the historic village of Deerfield north to the Vermont border, feels the least trampled by either residential development or industry. Towns up here, from mountainous Northfield... Northampton, MA

The Pioneer Valley: History and the Hipoisie In heading west from Boston, you’ll be pretty much following in the footsteps of the early colonists who soon found Boston and “Newtowne” (Cambridge) a mite crowded. They kept fanning out until they h... Amherst, MA

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Norwottuck Rail Trail (Distance: 1.7 mi) One of Massachusetts’s favorite rail trails, the Norwottuck Rail Trail is heavily used by commuting college students and by outdoor enthusiasts looking for a user-friendly trail.

Northampton, MA - Rail trails - length:8.5 mi

Norwottuck Rail Trail (Distance: 1.8 mi) In Northampton, Hadley, and Amherst Massachusetts. This paved, abandoned stretch of the Boston and Maine (B and M) Railroad serves up a scenic travel corridor to hikers, cyclists, skaters, joggers, w...

Northampton, MA - Hiking - length:8.5 mi

Norwottuck Rail-Trail (Distance: 1.9 mi) One of Massachusetts’ favorite rail-trails, the Norwottuck Rail-Trail is heavily used by commuting college students and by outdoor enthusiasts looking for a user-friendly trail. Surface: Asphalt. L...

Northampton, MA - Rail-Trails - length:8.5 mi

Norwottuck Rail Trail (Distance: 2.4 mi) Stretching east from Elwell State Park, the 10-mile Norwottuck Rail Trail connects the towns of Northampton, Hadley, and Amherst. Part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park, the route takes in ...

Northampton, MA - Rail-Trails - length:10 mi

Northampton Bikeway (Distance: 2.6 mi) In central Massachusetts, the Northampton Bikeway runs 2.6 miles between Northampton and the Look Memorial Park in Florence. Whether you start your trip from either trailhead or from one of the many i...

Northampton, MA - Rail-Trails - length:2.6 mi

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Hickory Ridge Hickory Ridge Country Club Public, 18 holes 6794 yards, par 74 3.1 miles from center of Hadley, Massachusetts

Amherst Amherst Golf Club, Inc. Public, 18 holes 3055 yards, par 35 3.9 miles from center of Hadley, Massachusetts

Pine Grove Pine Grove Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6115 yards, par 72 5.3 miles from center of Hadley, Massachusetts

Orchards The Orchards Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6424 yards, par 71 5.4 miles from center of Hadley, Massachusetts

Westover Westover Municipal Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 7025 yards, par 72 5.6 miles from center of Hadley, Massachusetts

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