Mount 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 high cliffs, rugged scenery, and biological diversity.

Mount Tom State Reservation
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Location	Hampden and Hampshire counties, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates	42°16′19″N 72°37′52″W[1]
Area	1,967 acres (796 ha)[2]
Elevation	830 ft (250 m)[1]
Administrator	Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website	Official website

Activities and amenities

Recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, 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.^[3]