Welcome to FNT!
Want to get involved? Go to Events
Want to become a member? Go to Membership
Wondering about etiquette on the trail? Go to COVID-19 Health & Safety and Trail Etiquette
Looking for something to do this weekend? Go to Local Outdoor Adventures or try our Great Tree Bike Tour (below).
Missed our annual meeting and want to learn more about FNT? Watch the recording below.
2020 Annual Meeting Recording
On Nov. 18, 2020, FNT celebrated 15 years of supporting Northampton’s stellar trail system. This year’s annual meeting highlighted our accomplishments (and challenges) this year, featured remarks from local VIPs, and provided a glimpse of FNT’s goals and projects for the coming year.
Video links:
REI “Pedal Through” https://youtu.be/uom8RGtCqWY
Vox on Bike Lanes: https://youtu.be/E85HMNJix_o
Featured: George Kohout, FNT President FNT Board of Directors Northampton Mayor Narkewicz Senator Jo Comerford Representative Lindsay Sabadosa
In addition, Wayne Feiden of the city’s Office of Planning and Sustainability presented on Trails and Transportation at the meeting:
Try our bike tour at your leisure
Bored during quarantine?
Try our Great Tree Bike Tour anytime you like!
A downloadable map is available here, complete with QR codes to scan for a short audio clip about each tree.
Snap a pic and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @FNTrails!
So… WHERE DO I START?
- Download and print the brochure here: https://tinyurl.com/y2xytp2d
- Head to the parking lot on Old South Street in Northampton. Plug in the code “8989+JG Northampton, Massachusetts” into Google Maps or click here to get directions.
- Start trailblazing! Follow the map to destination #1 on Old South Street. Once you arrive, use the camera app on your smartphone to scan the QR code for destination #1. Each QR code will direct you to an audio clip about the corresponding tree.
The tour finishes at Maines Field.
News
It's Giving Tuesday! #nicetuesdaysnorthampton
Please consider becoming a member or renewing your membership to FNT. It's that time of year again!
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3 days ago
Just did! Thank you for all you do \for Northampton Trails and Greenways!
Did you miss our annual meeting this past Thursday?
Not to worry - we recorded it! This year’s annual meeting highlighted our accomplishments (and challenges), featured remarks from local VIPs, and provided a glimpse of FNT's goals and projects for the coming year.
Annual meeting
youtu.be/v5ackNWV54o
Guest speaker Wayne Feiden
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1 week ago
Thanks for coming! It was a pleasure having you speak at our annual meeting!Friends of Northampton Trails do incredible work in the community from Bikes for All to the beautification of our trails. It was wonderful to join them for their 15h Annual Meeting tonight. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
2 weeks ago
Attendees at FNT's 15th Annual Meeting last night took in remarks from Rep Lindsay Sabadosa, Senator Jo Comerford, Mayor Narkewicz and a special update on Trails and Transportation by
Wayne Feiden. Looking forward to another great year of trail activities in 2021.
2 weeks ago
This just in... ValleyBike is here to stay this winter!
Will you be riding?
2 weeks ago
Proud to be part of the PV!
UMass Amherst Makes ‘Green College’ List for Sixth Consecutive Year
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UMass Amherst has once again been recognized to be among the nation’s most environmentally responsible higher educational institutions, according to The Princeton Review’s 2021 Guide to Green Colleges.3 weeks ago
Join the discussion on Zoom this Tuesday @ 7 pm related to the long term, permanent changes being planned for Main St. The major goal of the redesign is to make it safe for all users and to create a Main St. that is more accessible, healthier for the environment, and supportive of local business. You can learn more about the long term plans here: www.northamptonma.gov/2015/Main-St-design
Main Street design | Northampton, MA - Official Website
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In 2019, Northampton kicked off the redesign of Main Street to serve all modes of transportation (bicycles, pedestrians, mobility devices, transit riders, buses, cars, and truck. Join us for this multiyear process.3 weeks ago
Zoom link: REMINDER: Picture Main Street Public Forum Tuesday, November 10, 2020; 7pm Join Mayor Narkewicz and the City's Office of Planning & Sustainability for a public forum regarding the Picture Main Street initiative. Public Forum: 7:00 PM, Tuesday 11/10/20 umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98811406403 (646) 876-9923 (ID: 988-1140-6403)
Northampton Rail Trail System
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