JoAnne K.
4/21/2024
It's a winner. It's a proper hike with a good incline up to a meadow. If you wanted you could turn around there, or head to the sunrise view which makes for more incline. There are more options...
Rice Nature Preserve
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26 Highmoor Dr
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Rice Nature Preserve in Wilbraham, MA offers a picturesque 1.3-mile trail that winds through the beautiful landscape, providing hikers with wide open vistas of Rattlesnake Peak, Springfield, the Berkshires, and beyond. The preserve, acquired through collaborative efforts, welcomes visitors to enjoy passive recreational activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and nature observation while being mindful of preserving the natural beauty of the area.
With various alternative trails to explore and educational opportunities for nature studies, visitors can immerse themselves in the serene surroundings of the peach orchard and remnants of an old cabin atop Rattlesnake Peak. The trail, starting at 300 feet elevation and reaching a high of 960 feet at Sunrise Peak, offers a challenging yet rewarding outdoor experience for nature enthusiasts and hikers of all levels.
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4.55 reviews
XeroGravity71 ..
3/1/2024
Scenic, relaxing and invigorating. A great escape that I can't recommend enough. My only complaint is parking is a bit of pain with limited space.
Paul Francis M.
4/11/2020
Great hidden gem in the local community. It's a good uphill hike with plenty of placed to stop and catch your breath and overlook the scenery that is Pioneer Valley. There are some trails off the...
Don P.
9/15/2017
Once on Highmoor Dr. go all the way to the end and you'll find parking in the circle. Rice Nature trails are intermediate and get easier as you reach the open fields at the top. It is an elevated...
Lindsey B.
9/20/2019
We've been going up this trail all summer now and it's a great cardio workout! There is a rocky section that you have to be careful of, but then the trail emerges into a steep hayfield for a while...
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