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Mountain Biking | Hunting | Hiking
Bullard Woods West Hawthorne Road, Stockbridge, MA
Managed by
Stockbridge Bowl Association
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Primitive
- Water Access
- Water Views
View of the Stockbridge Bowl, which is accessible via trails throughout the Bullard Woods.
A crushed stone trail meanders through a forest in Bullard Woods.
A picnic area sits beneath a large oak tree in Bullard Woods.
A small picnic area featuring standard wooden picnic tables near the Stockbridge Bowl area of Bullard Woods.
Entrance to Bullard Woods (right) from West Hawthorne Road, facing southeast.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Bullard Woods
Bullard Woods is a hiking area with family-friendly trails and scenic views. An easy loop path brings hikers through groves of majestic pine trees and open meadows. Halfway along this main path, visitors will greet a gorgeous view of Stockbridge Bowl and the Berkshires. Picnic tables and benches abound here, allowing for a leisurely day of watching the lake ripple and reflect the green mountains of Western Mass. Visitors can also picnic in one of the park’s meadows, where a table rests idly underneath the shade of a sprawling oak tree. For a more moderate hiking experience, small, rugged hiking trails span the interior of the park. During the summertime, visitors will encounter plenty of wildlife—including species of salamander and waterfowl. Some trails also connect to nearby Gould Meadows for further hiking.
Bullard Woods overall offers a short and exciting day of recreation. All paths are well-marked and easy to follow, making the park perfect for young families and avid hikers alike. The park is directly adjacent to Tanglewood, where Hawthorne Street meets Hawthorn Road. The parking lot is large and easily visible from the main road. There is also a dock for lake access to the park.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Adaptive Device Trail
Parking for Bullard Woods features a flat, compact gravel lot for at least 10 cars. A short, steep paved road descends from West Hawthorne Road to the parking area. The 1.5-mile-long network of trails accessible from the parking area descends to Stockbridge Bowl, over sustained grades of 5-10%. Sections with roots can be found throughout the woods. Mileage can be lengthened through a connection to the nearby Gould Meadows property.
Bullard Woods Parking.
Rooted section of the Bullard Woods trail.
Flat, section of a dirt trail in Bullard Woods.
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.
