Pioneer Valley
Planning Commission

Eric Carle Museum, Amherst, MA

Media Release

CONTACT: Chris Curtis, Pioner Valley Planning Commission, (413) 781-6045


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2011

New Pioneer Valley Trails Map Now Available

Just in time for Earth Day, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission's new publication, "Pioneer Valley Trails: A Hiking and Biking Guide," is now available for sale at regional bookstores and outdoor recreation retailers. This publication includes a regional trails map showing the locations of all hiking and biking trails open to the public in Hampden and Hampshire counties, and a narrative trail guide describing each trail system shown on the map. 

This map is designed to encourage residents and visitors alike to get outdoors and experience the incredible opportunities for recreation, exercise, and enjoying nature on the area’s beautiful hiking and bicycling trails. The Pioneer Valley region has an extraordinary bounty of natural beauty—and trail systems designed to help the public enjoy it. From the New England National Scenic Trail to the Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway to the Norwottuck Trail to the Westfield National Scenic River, there are outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation here.

The map can be purchased at Adventure Outfitters in Hadley; Broadside Books, Don Gleason Camper's Supply, and Booklink Booksellers in Northampton; Amherst Books and Food for Thought Books in Amherst; New Horizons Sports in Westfield; Colorado Ski and Bike Shop in West Springfield; Nick’s Sport Shop in Palmer; and other retailers around the region.