Robert Frost Trail Sections 2 and 3 - Notch Visitor Center to Warren Wright
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Joyce Samet, Deborah Garlick
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001IU3t
Audience: Adults
Description: We will meet at 2 07 Warren Wright Rd, Belchertown, MA, 01007, US (42.321626, -72.46142) at 9 am, which is where the hike will end. We will then car spot to the Notch Visitors Center, Amherst, MA, 01002, US (42.305176, -72.52836) where the hike will begin. This hike is about 6.3 miles (Section 2 about 5 miles and Section 3 about 1.3) with about 800 ft of elevation.
From Notch Visitor Center the RFT follows the NET up toward Mt Norwottuck. The RFT branches off from the NET just east of the Horse Caves skirting the north slope of Mt Norwottuck. It then cuts south and reconnects with the NET in the saddle between Mt Norwottuck and Rattlesnake Knob. There are sweeping views in three directions from Rattlesnake Knob. The trail then takes a steep descent and then goes over rocky terrain to the summit of Long Mountain, which also has very nice views. The RFT then continues down to Harris Mountain Road where we then cross to connect with Section 3, which is a relatively short and easy walk. It starts in open woods and then crosses a utility corridor, which leads to a quiet road walk through Amherst to Belchertown where it ends on Warren Wright Road near Lawrence Swamp.
Please note that we will still be in bear hunting season and archery hunting for deer (as well as turkey hunting). Wear bright orange. Bring plenty of water, snacks and/or lunch, dress in layers as we move toward cooler weather. Also, the hike has some steep up and down areas and can very rocky and slippery. Poles are highly recommended.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!