Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Lost & Found

0.3 mi
round trip
72 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Lost & Found is a short, moderate mountain biking route in western Massachusetts, about 1.7 miles from the town of Aldrich Mills. The ride is an out-and-back of about half a mile, with a steady climb of 72 feet from the start to the high point at 488 feet, then a matching descent back to the low point at 411 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.19 miles, with a 4% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Belchertown weather station show July highs around 82°F and lows near 60°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by, including Missing Persons and Far East, each about 0.2 miles away, and Pete's Wicked at 0.3 miles. For time on the water, the Fort River offers canoeing about 5.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Lost & Found

    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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