Best trails near Amherst

16 trails · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Amherst, Massachusetts — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 16 trails · best 15 shown on the map
N⛰
Norwottuck Rail Trail
#1 Norwottuck Rail Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 63: intrinsic quality
63Solid
S⛰
Swift Way
#2 Swift Way
0.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
O⛰
Orchard Hill Mtb Trail
#3 Orchard Hill Mtb Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
K⛰
Ken Cuddeback Trail
#4 Ken Cuddeback Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Mount Pollux trail
#5 Mount Pollux trail
2.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
S⛰
Swift Way
#6 Swift Way
1.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H⛰
Honors College Way
#7 Honors College Way
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
R⛰
Robert Frost Trail (Orange)
#8 Robert Frost Trail (Orange)
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
K⛰
Ken Cuddeback Trail
#9 Ken Cuddeback Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
D⛰
Dickinson Trail
#10 Dickinson Trail
0.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
K⛰
Ken Cuddeback Trail (Blue)
#11 Ken Cuddeback Trail (Blue)
1.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
H⛰
Harkness Brook Trail (Yellow)
#12 Harkness Brook Trail (Yellow)
2.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
R⛰
Robert Frost Trail (Orange)
#13 Robert Frost Trail (Orange)
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
C⛰
Caroline Arnold Trail (Yellow)
#14 Caroline Arnold Trail (Yellow)
2.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
W⛰
Well Away Farm Trail
#15 Well Away Farm Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Amherst

The Amherst area has 16 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Amherst

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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