Holyoke Range State Park
1500 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
3,000 acres · 30 miles of trails
Wander the traprock ridges of this 3,000-acre state park in Amherst. Leashed dogs on the Metacomet-Monadnock trail access shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Avoid peak wildlife hours to minimize disturbances.
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- Park
- Holyoke Range State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Amherst, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3094, -72.5403
- Size
- 3,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 30
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
3,000-acre traprock ridge running east-west through Pioneer Valley. Leashed dogs on Metacomet-Monadnock trail.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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