Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour Chester and Becket Railroad Tour, The Granite Line September 7th@1:00 pm Parking: On Hampden Street at the Chester and Becket Trailhead Chester 01011 Directions: From junction of Rts 20 & 102 in Lee, take Rt. 20 east and drive 18 miles to the Chester/Becket town line, turn right on Hampden Street […]
This hike is a loop on Field Farm's North Trail that will include the Caves Trail. Expect flat terrain that is great for all skill levels and is family friendly. Field Farm is a nature preserve in South Williamstown owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations. Williamstown Rural Lands holds a conservation restriction (CR) […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour Guided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis September 20th@10:00 am Parking: On Norton Road Extension near house #92 Otis, MA 01253 Directions: Take Route 23 East or West to the Center of Otis take Norton Road and bear right onto Norton Road Extension to end of road. Hike Rating: Easy to […]
Join us for a special outing at Bartholomew’s Cobble, an ecologically rich landscape well-known as a hotspot for migrating birds. Following our walk, we’ll have a guided tour of the nearby Ashley House, the oldest house still standing in Berkshire County. Managed by The Trustees, this historic home, owned by Colonel John Ashley, was the […]
Join us as we search for migrating fall birds while bicycling along the paved Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The trail is very low grade and paved. Meet in Cheshire at Farnam’s Causeway Road. This is north of Whitney’s Farm & Garden Center, mid-way down Cheshire Reservoir. What to bring: a bike, helmet, binoculars, water, and a […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Guided Hike to Reservoir Rocks Great Barrington October 5th @1:00 pm Parking: Quarry and Pine Street where they intersect Great Barrington, MA 01230 Directions: Route 7 to East Street to Quarry Street. Parking is roadside, please do not block driveways Hike Rating: Moderate 3 miles on a footpath to see boulders, footing […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Whistlers Cathedrals The Keystone Arch Bridges October 26th@1pm Parking: 325 Middlefield Road Chester 01011 carpool from Parking at Chester Elementary School 42.29793, -72.98323 Directions: From junction of Rts 20 & 102 in Lee, take Rt. 20 east and drive 18 miles to the Chester center, turn left onto Middlefield Road and […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Twin Ponds Pittsfield State Forest November 22nd at 10:00 am Parking: 42.436564, -73.373432 Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 Route 20 ( Lebanon Mountain Road) pull off on right when heading West before the NY Border Hike Rating: Moderate 3.5 mile loop with 800 feet of elevation Join us for a hike in the […]
Celebrate the New Year at Mount Greylock State Reservation on a First Day Hike! Meet at the Mount Greylock Visitor Center. Hiking the Bradley Farm Trail, easy to moderate in difficulty, with an elevation gain of approximately 450 feet. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery and interpretive stations highlighting natural and cultural history. The hike […]
Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck, we will find signs of coyotes, foxes, deer, rabbits, and more. Dress for the weather and enjoy a morning […]
