A city-built accessible trailhead at the foot of Mount Tom, with a crushed-stone path climbing gently to a meadow overlook of the Connecticut River Oxbow before handing off to steeper, unpaved trails up Little Mountain and into Mount Tom State Reservation.
What to expect
Dogs
Allowed, must remain leashed at all times, stay on the designated trail
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
Accessibility
2,000-foot crushed-stone accessible trail meeting US Forest Service standards, 5 feet wide, slopes under 8.3% between rest areas, 2 ADA parking spaces. The upper Kestrel Loop and New England Scenic Trail beyond the meadow do not meet…
Managed by
Parks Department
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On site
Picnic area
6 level rest areas along the accessible trail with benches and accessible picnic tables
Not here
No drinking water
No restrooms or garbage receptacles on site; visitors must carry out trash
Common questions
Is Mount Tom North Trailhead Park open today?
Mount Tom North Trailhead Park is a public park in Easthampton, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sunset, year-round.
Is the trail here actually accessible?
The lower 2,000-foot loop to the meadow overlook was purpose-built to Forest Service accessibility standards with a firm crushed-stone surface, but trails beyond that point, including the Kestrel Loop and the New England Scenic Trail, are natural surface and not accessible.
Where do I park at Mount Tom North Trailhead Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Mount Tom North Trailhead Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Mount Tom North Trailhead Park?
Allowed, must remain leashed at all times, stay on the designated trail
Is Mount Tom North Trailhead Park wheelchair accessible?
2,000-foot crushed-stone accessible trail meeting US Forest Service standards, 5 feet wide, slopes under 8.3% between rest areas, 2 ADA parking spaces. The upper Kestrel Loop and New England Scenic Trail beyond the meadow do not meet…