Katherine Cole Conservation Area is a roughly 29-acre woodland reached from the shared Sunderland Road parking area, walked via the Noah Webster Trail into the yellow-blazed Katherine Cole Trail along Swamp Brook. It's paired with the adjoining Podick land and, unlike most Amherst conservation areas, allows hunting in season.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Katherine Cole Trail, about 0.8 miles, yellow-blazed, loops through woods along Swamp Brook.
Managed by
Town of Amherst Conservation Commission
413-259-3045 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
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is one of just six Amherst conservation areas that allow hunting, though the town flags its hunting page as possibly outdated, so check current state season dates before heading out.
Where do I park at Katherine Cole Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
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in season, one of only six Amherst conservation areas where it's allowed; the town notes its hunting-policy page may be outdated and directs hunters to confirm current state season dates.