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BICYCLING, HIKING & SIGHTSEEING
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Lanesborough to Adams: 11-mile rail trail great for walking, biking, skating, and cross-country skiing. (413) 442.8928. massparks@state.ma.us
*Kennedy Park
Across the street from Birchwood Inn. Town-owned and maintained hardwood forest with old carriage roads and 15 miles of groomed trails for mountain biking, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing. Main St. /7A, Lenox.
Or wherever the road leads you…
A sampling of the myriad of hiking trails throughout the Berkshires (also see: Parks)
Appalachian Trail
90 miles of footpaths that run through western Massachusetts with backcountry campsites and shelters. (413) 442.8928.
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Lanesborough to Adams: 11- mile rail trail great for walking, biking, skating, and cross-country skiing. (413) 442.8928. massparks@state.ma.us
Bartholomew's Cobble
National Natural Landmark. Natural rock garden of wildflowers and ferns. Scenic vista. River views. Nature programs and guided canoe trips. (413) 229.8600. 105 Weatogue Rd., Ashley Falls.
http://www.thetrustees.org
Bash Bish Falls State Park
The state's most dramatic waterfall. Cascading water tumbles through gorges and drops over 80 feet into a sparkling pool. 200 acres. (413) 528.0330. Falls Rd., Mt. Washington. massparks@state.ma.us
Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry and Forest
Abandoned granite quarry, spectacular vistas, extensive hiking trails, self-guided historic walk, artifacts, exhibits, programs, year round daily. (413) 623.2100. Quarry Rd., Becket. http://www.BecketLandTrust.org
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*Kennedy Park
Across the street from Birchwood Inn. Town-owned and maintained hardwood forest with old carriage roads and 15 miles of groomed trails for hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing. Main St. /7A, Lenox.
Mt. Greylock State Reservation
Major construction will close all roads and the summit through 2008. Bascom Lodge and the War Memorial Tower are also closed, but the Visitor Center in Lanesboro is open. Trails are open for hiking & mountain biking. Campers must backpack into campground & bring water. 12,500 acres. (413) 499.4262/ (413) 499.4263, Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/mgry.htm
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
7 miles of trails - 1300 acres. Universal access trail. Ponds, streams, hummingbird garden. Nature programs, guided canoe trips, rentals & giftshop. (413) 637.0320. 472 West Mountain Rd., Lenox. http://www.massaudubon.org
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Berkshire Sightseeing & Back Road Tour Co
Tour the Berkshires in an a/c van with local historian. (413) 442.1249. www.berkshiresightseeing.com
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