Highland Pond, Massachusetts, United States

4.0 (16 reviews) Spent Ranking #5 in Greenfield Bodies of Water

Lots of Trails to Challenge Different Levels

I live right around the corner from Highland Pond. Used to take my kids there when they we little. I have taken a hike here and there since then, but I often forget how nice of a place it is. Today I took a hike up to Sachem’s Head with 5 other members of my family, including my 5 year old grandson. Lots of trails to take depending on your skill ability. We took the path of least resistance and it still has its challenging spots. Especially near the top of Sachem’s Head where you can’t really avoid a small section of steep rocky climb. No worries, there are ropes you can grab onto to make the ascent a bit easier. The view is spectacular at the top. We sat and rested a bit and took the path across the ridge that put us right at the beginning of the road up to Poet Seat. The trails are well groomed and marked. If you’re not into going up to Sachem’s Head, there are plenty other paths to wander down. Not very crowded and the people you encounter are pleasant.
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Address

Highland Avenue & Parkway Street, Greenfield, MA 01301

Current local date and time now

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 14:26

User Ratings

4.0 based on (16 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5David S 5:00 PM Mar 31, 2019
    Impressive Trail for Forest Hiking
    The trail around Highland Pond in Greenfield, Massachusetts is a lovely corner of Western New England. It boasts a great deal of local flora and fauna. But the general peace and tranquility of the area is most engaging. If you are lucky, you may hear the freight trains chugging out of the East Greenfield yards, heading east or west. Otherwise, you will have to be content with the buzzing of bees and bird song. Many varieties of birds nest in these woods. It is a well-used trail for mountain bikes, training marathon runners and strolling people who just want to commune with nature. There is a lookout point at Satchem's Head nearby. It is not signposted but local people can provide directions to the appropriate trail. It is not difficult to find.
  • 3Cosmopolitan823406 5:00 PM Oct 9, 2018
    Snakes lol
    I started walking this again very peaceful but are there any known snakes in these woods seen 2 diffent snakes in under 15 mins one was to big for my liking brown an tan colored

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