An ecological gem and woodland escape within easy access of the Springfield Metropolitan area, Little Tom—part of 2,500 acres of contiguous, conserved open space—supports intimate forests, open fields, and one of the most notable concentrations of rare species and natural communities in the state, specifically reptiles and amphibians.

Currently, public access to Little Tom is made through Mt. Tom State Reservation in Holyoke (MA DCR). To hike to Little Tom, park at the Bray Lake Parking Lot in the State Park, then take the Lower Bray Lake Trail to the Knox Trail. The Knox Trail will take you to the I-91 Overlook and the Woodland Trail on Little Tom Reservation.

Mt. Tom State Reservation in Holyoke (MA DCR) (where you must park in order to access Little Tom) charges a small per-car parking fee.

Mt. Tom State Reservation (MA DCR)
125 Reservation Rd.
Holyoke, MA 01040

Email: info@thetrustees.org

Get directions on Google Maps.

From the West:

• Head east on I-90 E
• Take exit 45 for I-91 toward Holyoke/Springfield – 0.6 mi
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-91 and merge onto I-91 N – 3.9 mi
• Take exit 15A to merge onto Easthampton Rd toward Holyoke – 0.5 mi
• Turn left at Northampton St/US-5N – 4.0 mi . Turn left at Reservation Rd. Park will be on the left 0.7 mi

From the East:

• Head west on I-90 W
• Take exit 45 for I-91 toward Springfield/Holyoke – 0.2 mi
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-91 and merge onto I-91 N – 3.9 mi
• Take exit 15A to merge onto Easthampton Rd toward Holyoke – 0.5 mi
• Turn left at Northampton St/US-5N – 4.0 mi
• Turn left at Reservation Rd. Park will be on the left – 0.7 mi

From the North:

• Take I-91 S
• Take exit 23 to merge onto Mount Tom Rd/US-5S – Continue to follow US-5S – 3.8 mi
• Turn right at Reservation Rd. Park will be on the left – 0.7 mi

From the South:

• Take I-91 N
• Take exit 15A to merge onto Easthampton Rd toward Holyoke – 0.5 mi
• Turn left at Northampton St/US-5N – 4.0 mi
• Turn left at Reservation Rd. Park will be on the left – 0.7 mi

We recommend that you take a photo of the map on your phone so you can refer to it during your visit, or download a trail map before you head out.

• Hunting is not permitted at this reservation. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties.
• Dogs must be kept on leash at all times.
• Mountain biking and motorized vehicles prohibited.
• PHOTOGRAPHY: We ask that photographers or their clients become Contributing Level Members before conducting portrait sessions at this property. Click here for more information, and to request permission for any portrait sessions. The Trustees of Reservations reserves the right, and may give permission to its designated photographers and videographers, or to outside media, to photograph or video visitors and program participants at all its facilities and properties.