Mount Tom State Reservation

Mount Tom State Reservation
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Map showing the location of Mount Tom State Reservation
Map showing the location of Mount Tom State Reservation
Location in Massachusetts
Map showing the location of Mount Tom State Reservation
Map showing the location of Mount Tom State Reservation
Mount Tom State Reservation (the United States)
LocationHampden, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°16′7.8″N 72°37′32.4″W / 42.268833°N 72.625667°W / 42.268833; -72.625667Coordinates: 42°16′7.8″N 72°37′32.4″W / 42.268833°N 72.625667°W / 42.268833; -72.625667
Area1,967 acres (7.96 km2)
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
EstablishedUnspecified
OperatorMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteMount Tom State Reservation

Mount Tom State Reservation encompasses the Mount Tom Range and is located in the Connecticut River Valley region of Massachusetts, just north of the city of Springfield. The reservation is noted for its biologic diversity, high cliffs, and rugged scenery.

Activities and amenities

Recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. The 110-mile (180 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail passes through the reservation as do several low-profile seasonal auto roads. The reservation is also a popular place to observe seasonal raptor migrations.


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