Balance Rock State Park
Pittsfield State Forest
Lanesborough, MA
Mountain Biking | Hunting | Hiking
Berry Pond 1041 Cascade St., Hancock, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Pittsfield State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Restroom
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
Some large rocks by the waterside.
Trees surrounding the vibrant blue pond.
A dirt trail going through the woods.
A view of the Berkshires from the trail near the pond.
A dirt trail winding through the forest.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Berry Pond
Berry Pond is the highest natural body of water in Massachusetts. Surrounding the pond is an expansive camping and hiking area in Pittsfield State Forest.
Visitors will find several hiking trails that spread throughout the forest, providing many opportunities to see local wildlife. At Tilden Swamp, just south of Berry Pond, visitors will see a beaver dam and plenty of waterfowl.
Pittsfield State Forest is a large park on the west side of Pittsfield. Overall, visitors will have several options for an excellent day of outdoor recreation in Western Massachusetts. Visitors can go camping, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding throughout the summer. The wintertime, meanwhile, offers opportunities to go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Many trails are open for ATVs and snowmobiles. The forest is also available for hunting during the appropriate seasons.
There is a small gravel area near the pond that may be used for parking. There is also a grass area near the pond that can serve for parking. Visitors may also choose to walk to the pond from a campsite.
Before reaching the pond on the circuit road, drivers will also see a small pull-off with expansive scenic views of the surrounding Berkshires. When the weather cools in autumn, these mountains burst with the oranges and yellows of fall foliage.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Tables
This site has a flat gravel and grass area that can be used for parking. The parking area is even and connects to the pond, through a 4.5-foot-wide gate. There are accessible picnic tables around the pond. All features at the pond are reachable by traveling through flat and even grass.
The paved road that leads to the parking area and pond.
An accessible picnic table right by the pond.
A flat gravel and grass area for parking, near the pond.
A 4.5-foot gap between a fence and a rock, allowing access to the pond. A sign indicating "No swimming" is on the fence.
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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.
