Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge is from 1939. It has 5 spans. It was dedicated October 12 of 1939. This is the 5th bridge at this location. It was funded under the Hayden Cartwright Act.
Rail Trails in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts
Historical Walking Tour of the Rail Trail and Coolidge Bridge
1 – Norwottuck Rail Trail (Mass Central Branch)
This rail trail extends from Northampton to Belchertown.
2 – Northampton
Irene Gleason House at 399 Damon Road Northampton is from 1850. The Pomeroy Terrace Historic District is only a mile away.
3 – Connecticut River Greenway State Park
Great access point into the Connecticut River for small boats.
Rodolph Harvey Turcotte – FINDAGRAVE
4 – Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge
There is a sidewalk on the northern edge of the bridge.
Check out the great views to the south of the Mount Holyoke Range and the Connecticut River.
5 – Hadley
Both bridges are part of the Hadley Center Historic District. On the way back check out the farmland in Hadley.
TURNAROUND POINT at Cross Path Road
6 – Norwottuck Rail Trail (to Hadley and Amherst)
7 – Connecticut River Railroad Bridge
Get views on both sides of the bridge – one north up the Connecticut River and one south toward the Coolidge Bridge. Examine the details of the spans of the Coolidge Bridge.
8 – Park
Return to the trailhead parking lot and hope that you enjoyed your walk. This Norwottuck Rail Trail continues into downtown Northampton. It meets the Manhan Rail Trail.
