Amethyst Brook Conservation Area is a 44-acre stretch of woods and brookside trail on the east side of town, walked mainly via the Robert Frost Trail. It's one of the few Amherst conservation areas with an early-morning off-leash dog window.
What to expect
Trails
Robert Frost Trail runs through; roughly 2 miles, easy grade, natural surface.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Off-leash permitted sunup to 10am; leashed required otherwise.
Managed by
Town of Amherst Conservation Commission
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Are dogs allowed off-leash?
Yes, but only early: dogs can run off-leash here from sunup until 10am, and must be leashed the rest of the day.
No, this area is closed to hunting; hunting in Amherst is limited to six named conservation areas and this isn't one of them.
Is there an entry fee at Amethyst Brook Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Amethyst Brook Conservation Area?
Off-leash permitted sunup to 10am; leashed required otherwise.
What rules should I know at Amethyst Brook Conservation Area?
Hunting is closed here (not among the six Amherst conservation areas where hunting is permitted).