Sperry Road Campground
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Williamstown, MA
Snowshoeing | Snowmobiling | Hiking
Fitch Memorial Woods Bee Hill Road, Williamstown, MA
Managed by
Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Scenic View
The trail in an open section of the woods.
The trail.
The trail.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Fitch Memorial Woods
Fitch Memorial Woods is a small hiking area managed by the Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation. Upon leaving the parking lot, hikers will enter a dense forest of maples and beech trees. Plenty of local Western Massachusetts wildlife species, including birds and squirrels, will be visible in this forest throughout the spring and summer.
Eventually, after a short walk, visitors will arrive at the junction of the Running Pine Trail and the Fitch Trail. Both of these pathways gradually climb the slope, soon coming to an old-growth stand of maples. Then, when these two trails converge, visitors will exit Fitch Memorial Woods.
Beyond the woods, the Fitch Trail ascends steeply to the summit of Bee Hill for 1 mile. At the end of this trail, visitors can then join the RRR Brooks Trail (1.7 miles out and back), leading toward meadows near Route 2. These fields provide a habitat for wildflowers and feature excellent scenic views of the surrounding Berkshires. When the weather cools in autumn, the nearby mountains showcase the vibrant oranges and yellows of fall foliage.
Visitors will find a small parking lot off Bee Hill Road. There is an overlook further down Bee Hill Road, which offers views of Sheep Hill and Mount Greylock.
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Features- Accessible Parking
- Adaptive Device Trail
This site has a parking area that fits 3 cars. The lot is made of packed dirt and can get muddy. Reaching the lot requires a sharp turn up a steep dirt road, turning off of Bee Hill Road, which is also steep. The trail is 3' wide and covered in overgrown grass. There are a few roots (less than 2") on the trail. The trail is not flat, as it climbs Bee Hill at a gradual slope.
The small parking area, made of pressed dirt
The trailhead
The steep dirt road (right) up to the parking area (left)
A section of the trail
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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.
