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Distance:
1.5 Miles / 2.4 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
~45 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Mount Holyoke Range State Park
Town:
Granby, Massachusetts
Directions:
42.297826, -72.531309
Added:
September 04, 2018
Updated:
July 20, 2019

This 1.5-mile moderate unmarked trail is located on Old Mill Lane in Granby, Massachusetts and heads to the top of Bare Mountain in the Mount Holyoke Range State Park. The trail itself is about 3-feet wide and appears to be used as an access trail into the park.

The trail starts off gently but quickly becomes very steep with only one notable switchback for a short pause along the way up to Bare Mountain. Loose trap rock dominate the vast majority of the trail making secure footing challenging for the hike back down, so trekking poles can be handy here. Eventually, the trail brings you to the bald southern-facing summit of Bare Mountain with views towards Springfield, MA.

Hike just a bit further to the north lookout point atop Bare Mountain, with views of Amherst, before hiking back down.

Pets: Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

Parking: There is a small area to park and a clear entrance to the trail at the parking marker provided.

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    42.297826, -72.531309
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.297826, -72.531309
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604 '

Total Change
731 '

Ascent
764 '

Descent

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1.5 miles / 2.4 km
Trail added
September 04, 2018
Hiked on
August 24, 2018
Updated on
July 20, 2019

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