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SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Solstice Evening Hike Down the Shepherd’s Well Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a summer solstice hike! On this evening the sun will set at 8:36 pm. In the hour before sunset the light filters through the trees at a low angle intensifying colors. Clouds can turn subtle pink or orange. This hike passes through beautiful woods and offers some spectacular open views looking west or looking east towards Mount Greylock.\n\nExcept for a brief steep uphill beginning\, this 1.5 mile hike is one-way mostly downhill. We will meet at the large parking lot at Petersburg Pass on Route 2 just across the New York State border and shuttle some cars down to our ending point. Then we will hike north from Petersburg Pass along the Taconic Crest Trail and east down the Shepherd’s Well Trail. This hike is suitable for both experienced and inexperienced hikers who are confident walkers. We will take a leisurely pace\, stopping to admire the views\, and will finish just before dark. Wear sturdy shoes and pack a flashlight or headlamp in case you need it. Please leave your dog at home.\n\nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the events website.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-solstice-evening-hike-down-the-shepherds-well-trail/
LOCATION:Petersburg Pass Parking Lot\, Top of Petersburg Pass/Rt. 2\, Petersburg\, NY\, 12138
ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Bike Ride on Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your bike\, or we can rent you a bike/e-bike for this easy eco-ride on the rail-trail past beautiful wetlands\, lakes\, & forests.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/2nd-annual-lgbtq-pride-bike-ride-on-ashuwillticook-rail-trail/
LOCATION:Berkshire Outfitters\, 169 Grove Street\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
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SUMMARY:Azalea Fields Group Hike at Pittsfield State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nAzalea Fields Group Hike at Pittsfield State Forest \nJune 14th at 10:00 am \nParking: Berry Mountain Vista Lot \nHike Rating: Moderate 3.36 miles ridgeline hike with 600 feet of total elevation gain with options for less. \n  \nJoin DCR Interpretive Coordinator Alec Gillman on one of the most beautiful mountaintops to experience the best the Taconic Ridge has to offer…sixty five acres of wild azaleas. Berry Hill named for William Berry\, a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land here is filled with the sweet smell of blooms of many varieties of the pink wild flowers and at 2\,060-feet\, Berry Pond is the highest natural water body in Massachusetts. We will hike the Berry Pond shoreline and then follow the Taconic Crest Trail to Tower Mountain then return on the Pine Mountain Trail to visit Tilden Swamp with its bog vegetation. Our hike will start at the dirt parking lot known as the New York Overlook with commanding views of the Catskills and Albany. Berry Hill is also a well known hawk watching site and many different varieties of wildlife can be seen here at this high elevation. Come explore this hidden gem on the New York Massachusetts border\, one of our greatest State Forests filled with the most exciting trails and grand vistas! \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required.  Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year-round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up on www.HilltownHikers.com. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches and bags will be for sale by donation at the event.  See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/azalea-fields-group-hike-at-pittsfield-state-forest/
LOCATION:Pittsfield State Forest\, 1041 Cascade Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast at the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery is teaming up with the Sheffield Kiwanis to host a FREE Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the hatchery! \nCome enjoy a delicious breakfast\, take a guided tour of the hatchery\, and learn about our beautiful trail systems from one of our knowledgeable volunteers. We offer a variety of hikes\, including: \n\n\nA moderate 3-mile walk with scenic views and historic features \n\n\nAn easy 0.3-mile hike showcasing a unique glacial kettle \n\n\nA kid-friendly Nature Trail with fun educational signs along the way \n\n\nAfter breakfast\, don’t miss our Fishing Derby from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM!It’s a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy some outdoor fun and maybe even win a prize. \nCome for the pancakes—stay for the adventure!
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/pancake-breakfast-at-the-berkshire-national-fish-hatchery/
LOCATION:Berkshire National Fish Hatchery\, 240 Hatchery Road\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery":MAILTO:info@hatcheryfriends.org
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike: RRR Brooks - Sara Tenney Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4 mile hike through the Taconic Range: along streams\, through forests and field\, and of course some views\, too! \nFrom Bee Hill Road in Williamstown\, we’ll hike the RRR Brooks Trail along Flora’s Glen Brook\, all the way to the meadows at Taconic Trail State Park. We’ll pause there to admire the view of Mt. Greylock before returning to our start via Bob’s Ski Loop and the Sara Tenney Trail. \nThis is a moderate loop hike that involves a minor stream crossing (2-3 feet across\, on a dry day) at the beginning and end. The trail is rooty and rocky\, with a few short rock staircases. Much of the hike along the RRR Brooks Trail follows a narrow path with a steep drop-off. Throughout\, we’ll encounter the occasional muddy stretch. \nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the events website. \nWilliamstown Rural Lands is a non-profit\, member-supported land conservation trust. We conserve and promote the forests\, fields\, farms and natural habitats of our region for the benefit of our communities and future generations.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-rrr-brooks-sara-tenney-trail/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Eco-HIke: Spring Peepers Sunset Hike
DESCRIPTION:4 Naturalists lead LGBTQ family-friendly sunset spring peepers/frogs\, beavers\, and bats hike to wetlands\, meadows\, forest\, & Fountain Pond.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/lgbtq-eco-hike-spring-peepers-sunset-hike-great-barrington-ma/
LOCATION:CHP Great Barrington Health Center\, 444 Stockbridge Rd.\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
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