Massachusetts · Mountain biking

Upper Access

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

Upper Access is a mountain biking route in western Massachusetts, about 2 miles from the town of Aldrich Mills. It is an out-and-back ride of roughly 2.7 miles, with a total climb of about 600 feet and a high point of about 575 feet. The route is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.66 miles in, with a grade of about 9%. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Belchertown run to highs around 82°F in July and 73°F in September, while winter highs stay in the low to mid 30s. Several other mountain biking routes sit right next to it, including Southern Belle, Unsolved Mystery and Lizard King, all about 0.1 mile 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 Upper Access

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

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