Massachusetts · Hiking

T-Rex

T-RexPhoto: Qfamily, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.4 mi
round trip
118 ft
climb
510 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

T-Rex is a short, easy hike in western Massachusetts, about 1.5 miles from the town of Aldrich Mills. The route is an out-and-back of roughly 0.8 miles, with a total climb of about 118 feet. The trail starts near 500 feet and reaches a high point of about 510 feet, with the steepest stretch coming early on, around 10% grade. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Belchertown weather station show highs around 68°F in May and 73°F in September, with July peaking near 82°F. Several other outings sit close by. The Raptor hike is about 0.2 miles away, and the mountain biking trails Em's Gem and Serpentine are each about 0.2 miles off. For time on the water, the Fort River offers canoeing about 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit T-Rex

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 15°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 15°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Belchertown, MA, 8.7 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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