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Brickyard Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Amherst, MA
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Brickyard Conservation Area is an 89-acre parcel off South East Street and Mill Lane that ties together the Norwottuck Rail Trail, Wentworth Farm and Kiwanis Park. The short Brickyard Brook loop trail makes it an easy add-on to a rail-trail walk.

What to expect

Trails
Brickyard Brook loop, about 0.8 miles, easy, roughly 16 minutes; connects to the Norwottuck Rail Trail, Wentworth Farm and Kiwanis Park.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Leashed required; no off-leash trail use documented here.
Managed by
Town of Amherst Conservation Commission 413-259-3045 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

How long is the loop trail?
The Brickyard Brook loop is a short, easy 0.8-mile walk, about 16 minutes, that links to the Norwottuck Rail Trail and nearby Wentworth Farm and Kiwanis Park.
Is there an entry fee at Brickyard Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Brickyard Conservation Area?
Leashed required; no off-leash trail use documented here.
What rules should I know at Brickyard Conservation Area?
Hunting is closed here (not among the six Amherst conservation areas where hunting is permitted).

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.