our trails

Earl's is a shared effort between NEMBA, Massachusetts DCR, Amherst College, Hampshire College, Kestrel, and local landowners. Earl's is on the northern edge of the Mount Holyoke Range State Park, and includes three reservoirs.

There are multiple parking areas. There is parking at The Notch visitor center on West Street, to the southeast or upper end of the trail network. There is also parking at the end of Chmura Road, at the northwest lower end of the trail network. Both are mapped on Trailforks. 

Additional parking options are at the Hampshire College Facilities Department parking lot, and on Military Road.

Earl's is primarily a mix of easy and intermediate trails.

Follow our volunteer stewards on IG at Friend's of Earl's Trails!