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Puffers Pond – The Strong House loop from Amherst

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Puffers Pond – The Strong House loop from Amherst

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Puffers Pond – The Strong House loop from Amherst

01:21

13.0km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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369 m

Downtown Amherst (South Pleasant Street)

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

The historic downtown of Amherst is just north of Amherst College and south of UMass Amherst, and has been the heart of this area since the 18th century. Listed on …

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6.06 km

Mill River

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Mill River is part of the Cushman Brook and flows through to the Cushman Brook Conservation Area and the Mill River Conservation Area. This river is in a thickly forested …

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6.56 km

Puffers Pond

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Puffers Pond is a popular 11-acre pond in Amherst. This freshwater pond is the largest body of water in the town and has sandy beaches for swimming and places where …

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8.19 km

Black Walnut Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

While riding through North Amherst, take a look down the paved driveway to the west and see the Black Walnut Inn. This inn was built in 1820 in a Federal-style …

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12.3 km

The Strong House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Strong House is one of Amherst's oldest surviving houses and currently houses the Amherst History Museum. Built in 1744, it survived a large fire that wiped out much of …

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12.6 km

Downtown Amherst (South Pleasant Street)

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

The historic downtown of Amherst is just north of Amherst College and south of UMass Amherst, and has been the heart of this area since the 18th century. Listed on …

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

3.26 km

2.05 km

Surfaces

7.70 km

4.22 km

1.09 km

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Puffers Pond – The Strong House loop from Amherst

Downtown Amherst (South Pleasant Street)

Mill River

Puffers Pond

Black Walnut Inn

The Strong House

Downtown Amherst (South Pleasant Street)

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