When submitting eBird observations at Norwottuck Rail Trail, it is most helpful to start a new checklist for each hotspot along the trail. Use the general hotspot when you have a checklist that includes multiple locations or if no other hotspot or personal location is appropriate for your sightings.

The Norwottuck Rail Trail is a 10.6-mile paved multi-use path that runs through the towns of Northampton, Hadley, Amherst, and Belchertown. The trail follows the former Boston and Maine Railroad line that was abandoned in 1984. The trail offers scenic views of the Connecticut River, the Holyoke Range, and the historic Norwottuck Bridge. The trail is open year-round for walking, biking, rollerblading, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The trail is wheelchair accessible and has several parking areas and restrooms along the way. The Norwottuck Rail Trail is part of the larger Mass Central Rail Trail project that aims to connect Boston and Northampton with a continuous green

Free parking is available for trail users at:

• Elwell Recreation Area in Northampton
• Railroad Street in Hadley
• Station Road in South Amherst