Ashuwillticook Rail Trail - Park Street
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Adams, MA
Road Cycling | Hiking | Cross-Country Skiing
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail - Route 7/Route 8 Connector Route 7 / Route 8 Connector, Lanesborough, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
- Parking
- Restroom
- Scenic View
A view of the walking/biking path
The paved path
More of the paved path
The paved path
The bathroom, located at the trailhead parking lot
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Ashuwillticook Rail Trail - Route 7/Route 8 Connector
This trailhead will bring visitors to the Lanesborough section of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Overall, the trail is perfect for an enjoyable day of outdoor recreation in Western Massachusetts.
Heading northward on the trail, visitors travel through a wetland ecosystem. Plenty of local wildlife species, including songbirds and amphibians, will be audible on this section of the path throughout spring and summer. Then, after passing through these wetlands, the trail will travel along the Cheshire Reservoir and its excellent views of the surrounding mountains.
Going southward on the pathway, visitors will immediately access a scenic view of a nearby mountain. As the trail continues, it will enter a retail area in Pittsfield. With its restaurants and shops, this area is excellent for a lunchtime pitstop on the pathway.
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a family-friendly paved path from North Adams to Pittsfield. The trail was converted in the early 2000s from an old railroad line. Visitors will find the pathway ideal for biking, walking, wildlife viewing, or rollerblading in the Berkshires. The name "Ashuwillticook" translates to "river between the hills."
This trailhead has two parking lots, one on each side of US 7 Rte 8 Connector Road. Visitors will find bathroom facilities at the northern parking lot.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restroom
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
This trailhead features an accessible, paved parking lot that connects directly to the trail without any ramp or elevation change. It is also directly connected to an accessible bathroom. The trail is well-maintained and wholly paved.
Entrance to the trailhead parking lot
Sign by the parking lot entrance
The gate that leads to the trail
Parking lot, with handicap spot
Bathroom at the same level as the parking lot
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Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
