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Mount Tom State Reservation Location in Massachusetts
Location	Hampden, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Area	1,967 acres (7.96 km²)
Elevation	627 ft (191 m)
Established	Unspecified
Operator	Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website	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 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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