Join MYA for awesome hiking, picnicing, journaling & swimming adventure in Amherst Mountains Community Forest!

The adventure will begin at the trailhead off of Rt. 9 in Amherst. The Ducktail Pond Trail is beautiful, a gradual uphill forest lined trail. The narrow and at times rocky footpath loosely parallels Ducktail Brook up to the pond, which is reached in a little under half a mile. The pond is breathtaking! There’s a sweet petit waterfall to check out as well.

Adventurers will enjoy the water views while getting in a yoga practice. We’ll then take a snack break and continue hiking.

The group will end up a bit further on the trail and take in the beauty of Partridge Pond. The swimming is quite nice on this upper pond with big slabs of rock to relax upon in the sunshine.

This is a great picnic spot where MYA will roll out lots of yummy vegetarian eats for all to savor. There’s an area with a fire pit if adventurers are into smores - Holly will bring along marshmallows, the vegan variety are actually quite tasty!

Bring along your journal/notebook and we’ll pause for writing and/or drawing if you prefer. There’s plenty to capture at the pond with words and images.

We can explore the area all along the shore taking our time and enjoying. Join us on a wonderful summer day out in nature splashing in the water!

Cost: $50. Kiddos are welcome to join in for free.

To register for this adventure, choose to add to cart below or payment is available via VENMO or a good ol’ check in the mail :)