Manhan Rail Trail
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Manhan Rail Trail

The Manhan Rail Trail is a paved path on an old railroad line from downtown Northampton through Easthampton, with a spur toward Mount Tom and Route 5. It is flat and easy, links two downtowns, and joins the Norwottuck Rail Trail for longer rides.

Distancia
9.5 mi
rail trail
Superficie
Pavimentada
todo el camino
Dónde entrar
8 lugares
en el mapa

De Norwottuck Rail Trail junction a Route 5 trailhead at the Oxbow

Estacionamiento en 6 de los 8 lugares para entrar · Ver dónde

Abierto. Sin cierres al 19 oct 2026.

Dónde entrar

Los números corresponden a la lista; P tiene estacionamiento.

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  1. Norwottuck Rail Trail junction, Northampton

    North end. The trail meets the Norwottuck Rail Trail (Mass Central Rail Trail) here.

    PVTA R44 at King St and Church St, about 100 m
    Paid public lots in downtown Northampton
    Cómo llegar
  2. South Street, downtown Northampton

    Closest point to downtown Northampton shops and food. ValleyBike docks are shown on Main Street and West Street about 150 m away.

    PVTA Academy of Music stop on Main Street, about 170 m (B43, B48, G47, R41, R42, R44 and others)
    Paid public lots in downtown Northampton
    Cómo llegar
  3. Easthampton city line, near Lovefield Street

    Where the Northampton section meets the Easthampton section.

    Cómo llegar
  4. Millside Park, off Ferry Street, Easthampton

    Seasonal restrooms. Behind the Eastworks and Paragon buildings. The Mount Tom spur branches off just north of here.

    PVTA Pleasant St and Ferry St stop, about 130 m (R41, G47, Nashawannuck Express)
    Free lot at Millside Park
    Cómo llegar
  5. Union Street and Payson Avenue, downtown Easthampton

    Year-round restrooms at the Public Safety Complex, 32 Payson Ave.

    PVTA stops at 112 and 117 Union St, about 130 m (R41, Nashawannuck Express)
    Free lot at the Public Safety Building, 32 Payson Ave, plus free public parking downtown
    Cómo llegar
  6. Coleman Road, Southampton

    South end of the trail.

    PVTA G47 and Nashawannuck Express at Big Y Southampton, about 400 m
    Cómo llegar
  7. East Street, Easthampton (Mount Tom spur)

    On the 2.2-mile Mount Tom spur, not the main line.

    Lot at the Northeast Center for Youth and Families, 203 East St
    Cómo llegar
  8. Route 5 trailhead at the Oxbow (Mount Tom spur)

    East end of the Mount Tom spur. A Narcan emergency box was put here in August 2026.

    Small lot at the trail end
    Cómo llegar

Cómo llegar

En transporte público
PVTA buses are fare-free right now. Route R41 runs about every hour between downtown Northampton and downtown Easthampton, with stops near Millside Park and on Union Street. Many PVTA routes stop at the Academy of Music on Main Street in Northampton, a short walk from the trail. Amtrak Valley Flyer and Vermonter trains stop in Northampton. The Route 5 end of the spur has no bus nearby.
Bicis compartidas

Cerca de Norwottuck Rail Trail junction, ahora

  • State St/Mass Central Raila 3 min a pie · 4 bicis
Estacionamiento
Free parking in Easthampton at the Public Safety Building (32 Payson Ave), Millside Park (off Ferry St), the Northeast Center for Youth and Families (203 East St) and a small lot at the Route 5 end.
Más

Downtown Northampton has paid public lots.

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Manhan Rail Trail

Presidential history and an old rail bed through the Pioneer Valley

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Manhan Rail Trail conecta con otros caminos y carriles bici protegidos. Elige una dirección para verla en el mapa.

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Sobre Manhan Rail Trail

Superficie
paved for its whole length, with short wooden bridge decks
Normas
Multi-use trail. No unauthorized motor vehicles, including snowmobiles and other recreational vehicles. Mobility aids such as motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Special events need a permit. Signs are not allowed on the trail by city ordinance.
Baños
Year-round at the Easthampton Public Safety Complex, 32 Payson Ave. Seasonal at Millside Park off Ferry Street.
Comida
Downtown Northampton, downtown Easthampton, and Eastworks, right beside the trail in Easthampton.
Quién lo mantiene
City of Easthampton (Department of Public Works) for the Easthampton section; City of Northampton for the Northampton section. Volunteers from the Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail help care for it.
También llamado
Manhan Trail, Easthampton bike path, Easthampton rail trail, New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway