A 55-acre conservation area off South East Street that connects into the Robert Frost Trail network. Part of the property is one of the small number of Amherst conservation parcels where hunting is currently permitted.
What to expect
Trails
Has trails: connects to the Robert Frost Trail; length and difficulty not confirmed
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Generally allowed, leashed, as on other Amherst conservation land
Managed by
Amherst Conservation Commission
413-259-3045 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Part of Atkins Flats is one of the small set of Amherst conservation areas where hunting is currently permitted, subject to the state's 500-foot setback from dwellings and trails.
Is there an entry fee at Atkins Flats Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Atkins Flats Conservation Area?
Generally allowed, leashed, as on other Amherst conservation land
What rules should I know at Atkins Flats Conservation Area?
Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on Amherst conservation land.