Location: Amherst
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Amherst (/ˈæmərst/ ( listen)) is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Connecticut River valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,819, making it the highest populated municipality in Hampshire County (although the county seat is Northampton). The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, three of the Five Colleges. The name of the town is pronounced without the h ("AM-erst"), giving rise to the local saying, "only the 'h' is silent", in reference both to the pronunciation and to the town's politically active populace.
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1. Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By judyhE4831TD - Belchertown, United States
A moderate hike resulting in some stunning views of the Valley at the Summit. The Summit House was closed for repairs - hope to get back up there soon!
2. Metacomet-Monadnock Trail
3. Puffer's Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By BilB126357 - Boston, United States
Puffer's Pond was very beautiful in general! There was a gorgeous pond where people could swim. The only thing wrong with the pond is that there are multiple signs saying what you cannot do there, one of those things being smoking. Yet, there were multiple people smoking in plain sight at the pond. Then there was a stunning forest to hike through! The forest was enchanting, there was a hut that someone made, and train bridge that went over the river there. The hike was not difficult, except for a few small hills. The hike was overall really enjoyable. But, be careful where you step and where you walk. My eldest daughter was crossing a bridge that goes over the river, and as she was walking, some horrible large black flying bug stung her on the leg! From what I could tell, the sting was very painful since she was crying a lot, and it hurt for her to walk on that leg for the rest of the day. Overall, besides the smokers and the bug sting, I really recommend Puffer's Pond! Absolutely beautiful!!
4. Sweetser Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Mill River Recreation Area
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Groff Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
