Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Far Side

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

Far Side is a mountain biking route in western Massachusetts, about 1.7 miles from the town of Cooks Corner. It is a short, out-and-back ride of roughly 2.4 miles, with a total climb of about 273 feet from a low point of 363 feet to a high of 462 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.89 miles in, with a grade of about 6 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 82°F in July, with September easing back to around 73°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit within half a mile, including Lost & Found, Missing Persons and Far East. For time on the water, the Fort River offers canoeing about 5.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Far Side

    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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