Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Far Out

1.1 mi
round trip
386 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Far Out is a mountain biking route in Mount Holyoke Range State Park in western Massachusetts, managed by State Park and Recreation. The ride is about 2.3 miles long and rated moderate, with a total climb of 386 feet and a total descent of 386 feet. The route is out and back, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.66 miles, with a grade of 11 percent. The most comfortable months for riding are typically late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Belchertown run from highs around 68°F in May to about 73°F in September, with July the warmest at 82°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by, including Pete's Wicked about 0.3 miles away and Upper Access, Private Investigation and Lizard King each about 0.4 miles away. For time on the water, the Fort River offers canoeing about 5 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Far Out

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

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