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Mount Tom State Reservation

Mount Tom State Reservation encompasses the Mount Tom Range and is located in the Connecticut River Valley region of Massachusetts, just north of the city of Springfield. The reservation is noted for its high cliffs, rugged scenery, and biological diversity.

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Mount Tom State Reservation
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LocationHampden and Hampshire counties, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°16′19″N 72°37′52″W / 42.2719865°N 72.6312002°W / 42.2719865; -72.63120021
Area1,967 acres (796 ha)2
Elevation830 ft (250 m)1
AdministratorMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Mount Tom State Reservation encompasses the Mount Tom Range and is located in the Connecticut River Valley region of Massachusetts, just north of the city of Springfield. The reservation is noted for its high cliffs, rugged scenery, and biological diversity.

Activities and amenities

Recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. The 110-mile (180 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail passes through the reservation as do several low-profile seasonal auto roads. The reservation is also a popular place to observe seasonal raptor migrations.3

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References

  1. "Goat Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  3. "Mount Tom State Reservation". Department of Conservation and Recreation. June 21, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
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