RV rental Mount Holyoke Range State Park, MA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

A geological curiosity, Mount Holyoke Range State Park’s lower elevations are blanked by thick groves of old-growth woods. Due to the rugged terrain and rocky soil, logging efforts were quickly abandoned, and there are several groves of virgin, untouched trees that are older than this nation. The upper elevations, in contrast, are virtually bare save for hardy shrubberies and bushes that nestle in pockets of rock that hold water. Over 30 miles of multi-use trails meander through Mount Holyoke Range State Park, some ascending while others serpentine through the woods. Mountain bikers especially enjoy two trails called Serpentine and Roller Coaster, both of which are aptly named. A portion of 110-mile Metacomet-Monadnock Trail also passes through Mount Holyoke Range State Park, and it’s not uncommon to encounter a “thru-hiker” on their very long journey. The Robert Frost Trail, which is shorter at about 47 miles, also slices through Mount Holyoke Range State Park. Thanks to the relatively barren knob that makes up the summits of Mount Holyoke Range State Park, hang-gliding and parasailing are popular activities. Adventurers make a running start along the naked top and hurl themselves off the mountaintop into the air. After the leaf-peeping season ends and the colorful autumn foliage has faded to a dull brown, outdoor adventurers wait for the first snow, as eager as schoolchildren. Once there are a few inches of snow, the trails are open to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The twisting Serpentine trail makes for a fun snowmobile ride while many athletes enjoy testing their fitness by skiing the Roller Coaster trail.