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J.A. Skinner State Park

Massachusetts · MA

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  • Operator:(413) 586-0350
  • Address:10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley, MA 01035 · MA
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About

A hilltop park with hiking trails and views of the Connecticut River Valley. Reach the Mount Holyoke summit by road or on foot.

Source: mass.gov

From Wikipedia

Joseph Allen Skinner State Park is a public recreation area located in the towns of Hadley and South Hadley in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts. The state park surrounds Mount Holyoke, the westernmost peak of the Mount Holyoke Range. At the summit is the historic Prospect House, a hotel opened in 1851. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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Trails

All trails in J.A. Skinner State Park
Mount Holyoke Summit

Mount Holyoke Summit

Hadley1.9 mi715 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Mount Holyoke Trail

Mount Holyoke Trail

Hadley1.9 mi515 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

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Hunting in this park

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