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Katherine Cole Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Amherst, MA · Sunderland Road
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What to expect

Trails
Podick and Katharine Cole are off limits to horses and mountain bikes because of seasonally wet conditions or fragile soils
Entry fee
Free
Managed by
Town of Amherst Conservation Commission 413-259-3045 · Website

Common questions

Is hunting allowed here?
Yes, in season. Katherine Cole is one of just six Amherst conservation areas that allow hunting, though the town flags its hunting page as possibly outdated, so check current state season dates before heading out.
Is there an entry fee at Katherine Cole Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Katherine Cole Conservation Area?
Hunting IS permitted here in season, one of only six Amherst conservation areas where it's allowed; the town notes its hunting-policy page may be outdated and directs hunters to confirm current state season dates.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.