Marty Klein, artist/naturalist/forager and past Board member of Pascommuck Conservation Trust, will lead the Old Pascommuck portion
Mark Wamsley, Conservation Director, Kestrel Land Trust, will lead the Mt. Tom portion
The Old Pascommuck Conservation area is Pascommuck Conservation Trust's oldest property, acquired 40 years ago. This property is a prime example of a floodplain forest, with trails along the Manhan River and the oxbow of the Connecticut River. In spring, it is filled with many varieties of wildflowers and bird life is abundant. To reach the trail, there is a slight incline down from a parking area, with several steps to access the lower riverbed trail.
Across a street and several hundred yards to the east, is the recently created Mt Tom North accessible trail. This trail was made possible by a coalition of the Commonwealth, the City of Easthampton, and our two land trusts. It is a gently climbing switchback trail through a forest, with benches along the way. The trail is navigable for power wheelchairs or chairs with human assist. At the top are wide sloping fields and several picnic tables where visitors can stop and enjoy the view of the Oxbow and the hills beyond.
Your host will contact registrants with detailed directions (including parking) and in case of weather-related changes.
Due to limited capacity, if you are not able to attend after you register for the walk, please contact admin@massland.org a.s.a.p. so we can open your spot for someone else.
