Recreation Trail
The Recreation Trail goes along a former railroad bed, portions of which are owned by the Belchertown Land Trust and the Belchertown Conservation Commission, and for most of its length and is very flat. It passes through some beautiful areas that are home to a wide variety of wildlife. The northern portion passes over the old Piper Farm property which is owned by the Town of Belchertown. It is approximately 4 miles long. This trail is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust, the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club and the Town of Belchertown Conservation Commission.
Piper Farm Trailhead
The Recreation Trail goes along a former railroad bed, portions of which are owned by the Belchertown Land Trust and the Belchertown Conservation Commission, and for most of its length and is very flat. It passes through some beautiful areas that are home to a wide variety of wildlife. The northern portion passes over the old Piper Farm property which is owned by the Town of Belchertown. It is approximately 4 miles long. This trail is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust, the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club and the Town of Belchertown Conservation Commission.
Route 181 Trailhead
The Recreation Trail goes along a former railroad bed, portions of which are owned by the Belchertown Land Trust and theBelchertown Conservation Commission, and for most of its length and is very flat. It passes through some beautiful areas that are home to a wide variety of wildlife. The northern portion passes over the old Piper Farm property which is owned by the Town of Belchertown. It is approximately 4 miles long. This trail is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust, the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club and the Town of Belchertown Conservation Commission.
Chickadee Trail
The Chickadee trail meanders along a portion of the lower Swift River between Route 181 and the boat launch at Cold Spring Road at Red Bridge. It is a very flat trail on a former railroad bed. It is approximately 2.33 miles long. This trail is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust, the Swift River Sportmens Club and the State of Massachusetts.
Chickadee Trail - Route 181 Trailhead
The Chickadee trail meanders along a portion of the lower Swift River between Route 181 and the boat launch at Cold Spring Road at Red Bridge. It is a very flat trail on a former railroad bed. This trail is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust, the Swift River Sportmen's Club and the State of Massachusetts.
Chickadee Trail - Cold Spring Road Trailhead
The Chickadee trail meanders along a portion of the lower Swift River between Route 181 and the boat launch at Cold Spring Road at Red Bridge. It is a very flat trail on a former railroad bed. It is approximately 2.33 miles long. This trail is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust, the Swift River Sportmens Club and the State of Massachusetts.
Jackson Street Trailhead
This section of trail is the latest addition to the BLT Recreation Trail. Approximately 2000 feet long, it stretches from Maple Street to Jackson Street. There is parking at this trailhead. It is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust and the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club.
Maple Street Trailhead
This section of trail is the latest addition to the BLT Recreation Trail. Approximately 2000 feet long, it stretches from Maple Street to Jackson Street. It is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust and the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club.
Recreation Trail
This section of trail is the latest addition to the BLT Recreation Trail. Approximately 2000 feet long, it stretches from Maple Street to Jackson Street. It is possible through a partnership between the Belchertown Land Trust and the Mill Valley Snowmobile Club.
Unsurveyed Trail Section
This section of Belchertown Land Trust trail property has been surveyed but not improved as of yet. It is approximately 1.69 miles long. The surveying was made possible with a grant from the Community Preservation Act.
