Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Amherst Conservation

0.7 mi
round trip
552 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Amherst Conservation is a mountain biking route in western Massachusetts, about 2.3 miles from South Amherst. The ride is an out-and-back of roughly 1.4 miles, with a total climb of about 552 feet and a high point of 617 feet. The route is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.4 miles in, with a grade of about 12%. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Belchertown put July highs around 82°F with lows near 60°F, while September cools to highs around 73°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by. Robert Frost is about 0.1 mile away, and Other Swamp Trail, Southern Belle and Lizard King are each about 0.6 mile off. For time on the water, the Fort River paddling route is about 4.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Amherst Conservation

    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, 8.2 mi away at 550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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