South Deerfield, 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

Shelburne Falls, Greenfield, and the Massachusetts Mohawk Trail The Mohawk Trail (Route 2), originally an Indian footpath, today stretches 63 miles from Millers Falls to the New York border. A scenic delight to drive on, it passes through miles of farmland, apple ... Greenfield, 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

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Mount Toby Trail (Distance: 3.3 mi) The strenuous hike to the summit of Mount Toby is best suited for older children who have an appreciation of geology and botany. (A trip to the library for appropriate field guides is a prerequisite f...

South Deerfield, MA - Hiking - length:2.6 mi

Mount Toby State Reservation (Distance: 3.7 mi) Ten miles north of Amherst. Traveling part of the Robert Frost Trail and Summit Road (a restricted road closed to vehicles), this loop explores rich woods and obtains a summit panorama sweeping a 50-...

Amherst, MA - Hiking - length:5.5 mi

Mount Toby Trail (Distance: 3.8 mi) lf you’re looking for a good day hike that really delivers in terms of scenery, summits, and a solid workout, you won’t do better than this Pioneer Valley favorite. In the summer, Mount Toby State Res...

South Deerfield, MA - Snowshoeing - length:5.5 mi

Connecticut River: Poplar Street to School Street (Distance: 7.5 mi) This nine-mile trip is one of the few areas that have been officially designated a water trail. From the access under the railroad bridge at Poplar Street the confluence of the Deerfield and Connectic...

Montague, MA - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:9 mi

Amherst to Quabbin Reservation Challenge (Distance: 7.9 mi) In Central Massachusetts lies the vast Quabbin Reservoir. The reservoir is now the centerpiece of a large wilderness area, and the more than fifty islands that stud its surface are home to wild turke...

Amherst, MA - Road Biking - length:53 mi

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Cherry Hill Cherry Hill Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 2620 yards, par 35 5.4 miles from center of South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Meadows Meadows Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2858 yards, par 36 6.7 miles from center of South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Thomas Memorial Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club Public, 18 holes 2688 yards, par 35 8.5 miles from center of South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Amherst Amherst Golf Club, Inc. Public, 18 holes 3055 yards, par 35 8.6 miles from center of South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Beaver Brook Beaver Brook Golf Course Private Equity, 18 holes 3150 yards, par 36 8.7 miles from center of South Deerfield, Massachusetts

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