Connecticut River Byway

Massachusetts

National Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
38 mi in Massachusetts

About Connecticut River Byway

The Connecticut River Byway is a 37.5-mile National Scenic Byway in Massachusetts. The route links the towns of Hatfield, South Deerfield, Millers Falls and Northfield, making it a long drive with several communities to stop in along the way. September is a comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Amherst run to highs around 74°F and lows near 50°F. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 34°F. Climbers, hikers and mountain bikers will find plenty close to the road. Thermopylae and Thermopylae Access sit about 0.1 mile away, and the Rose Ledge climbing area is about 0.2 mile off. Paddlers can reach the Sawmill River, roughly a mile from the route.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–83°F and lows of 39–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Amherst, MA weather station, 9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan34° high14° low
  2. Feb37° high15° low
  3. Mar45° high24° low
  4. Apr58° high34° low
  5. May69° high45° low
  6. Jun78° high55° low
  7. Jul83° high60° low
  8. Aug82° high58° low
  9. Sep74° high50° low
  10. Oct62° high39° low
  11. Nov50° high29° low
  12. Dec39° high21° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Hatfield · South Deerfield · Millers Falls · Northfield

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)

    Connecticut River Byway — Scenic drive in Massachusetts | Roamze