Bryant Homestead
Nature preserve
227 acres2.3 mi of trail
Sugarbush TrailRivulet TrailPine Loop
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Daderot. · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Cummington
Few parks or trails are on the map in Cummington
The biggest trail networks: Bryant Homestead (2.3 mi), Deer Hill State Reservation (0.5 mi). 29% of Cummington’s land is conserved, about 4,273 acres. 2,606 acres are parks and preserves, 2,889 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
29%
4,273 acres · of 22.9 sq mi of land
Trails
7.3 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,606 ac
2,889 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
85%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,070 ft
Bryant Mountain
Lakes & rivers
2
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Bryant Homestead, with 2.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Deer Hill State Reservation
Managed by DCR - Division Of State Parks And Recreation
136 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Powell Brook Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
364 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest
Nature preserve
311 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 8 parks & preserves
Bryant Homestead227 acres · 2.3 mi of trail
DirectionsDeer Hill State Reservation136 acres · 0.5 mi of trail · DCR - Division Of State Parks And Recreation
Powell Brook Wildlife Management Area364 acres
Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest311 acres
Cummington Wildlife Management Area170 acres
Westfield River Access110 acres
Pettingill Field11 acres
Cole Street Conservation Area6 acres
Who protects it
4,273 conserved acres
29% of Cummington’s land. Who manages Cummington’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land2,789 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits430 ac
Joint131 ac
State fish & wildlife43 ac
State natural resources16 ac
Not recorded2,552 ac
Agricultural Easement · 2,789 acState Conservation Area · 1,226 acState Resource Management Area · 933 acConservation Easement · 576 acPrivate Conservation · 292 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,720 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 5 of 96 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Mountain State Forest State Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 620 | Open |
| Powell Brook Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 404 | Open |
| Swift River Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 314 | Open |
| Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest State Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 314 | Open |
| Cummington Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 295 | Open |
| William Cullen Bryant Homestead Private Conservation | Not recorded | 216 | Open |
| Shaw Brook Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 147 | Open |
| Deer Hill State Reservation State Park | Not recorded | 135 | Open |
| Potash Hill Road Conservation Area Private Conservation | Not recorded | 57 | Open |
| Upper Westfield River Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 37 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
4 places to go in Cummington
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Cummington
Bryant Mountain2,070 ft elevation
DirectionsHoney Hill1,736 ft elevation
DirectionsBurnell Hill1,450 ft elevation
DirectionsThe Mount1,424 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
3 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 4.5 mi
Sugarbush Trail1.0 mi
Rivulet Trail0.9 mi
Pine Loop0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
The best walking months in Cummington: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 34 | 42 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
February is the driest month (3.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 5.1 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Cummington →
Next door
Cummington and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummington | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Plainfield | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Worthington | 37% | 0.4 | 4,475 | 66% | A |
| Goshen | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ashfield | 20% | 1.1 | 714 | 41% | A |
| Peru | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Windsor | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Cummington
Where can I hike in Cummington?
The longest trail networks: Bryant Homestead, 2.3 miles; Deer Hill State Reservation, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Cummington’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Bryant Homestead (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Cummington?
91,370 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Cummington or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,624 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Cummington neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →