Exploring the Mt. Tom State Reservation and Ridge-line

See why preserving Mt. Tom and the entire range largely as open space says much about who we are and what we value. This site also speaks of volunteering and what –in small ways, volunteers can do to make a difference. Image courtesy of a friend of the Mt. Tom Range

Eyrie House Ruins

Named Mt. Nonotuck in 1858 by Professor Hitchcock of Amherst College, the Eyrie House Hotel complex rose on its summit in 1861, expanding to 30 guest rooms with amenities including promenades, pavilion, picnicking, croquet field, lookout tower, and walking paths. A 1901 fire destroyed the complex. This image is of a foundation for an expansion never completed. In 1905 the property was annexed to the adjacent Mt. Tom State Reservation. The area can be reached via the New England National Scene Trail ( NET ) and via the discontinued road.

Photo courtesy of a friend of the Mt. Tom Range.

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