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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – View of the Connecticut River loop from Northampton

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – View of the Connecticut River loop from Northampton

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – View of the Connecticut River loop from Northampton

02:45

46.4km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.2 km for 245 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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631 m

Main Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Main Street is the main downtown area of Northampton and features local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, book shops and art galleries. This is a great place to spend an afternoon after a long ride in this historic college town.

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3.56 km

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge carried the Boston-Maine Railroad across the Connecticut River. The steel bridge opened in 1887 and carried trains for many decades. In 1992, it re-opened as …

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6.19 km

West Street Common

Nature Reserve

23.8 km

View of the Connecticut River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Connecticut River starts just south of the Canadian border in New Hampshire and runs 406 miles to Long Island Sound. The Connecticut section of the river is 65.5 miles …

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44.3 km

Barrett St. Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Barrett St. Marsh is a small protected wetland in Northhampton, Massachusetts. This is a great place to slow down as you ride and look for birds, turtles, frogs, and other …

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

16.9 km

6.07 km

3.21 km

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

12.4 km

1.40 km

469 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge – View of the Connecticut River loop from Northampton

Main Street

Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge

View of the Connecticut River

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