Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Hiking
Goodrich Park Park Street, Stockbridge, MA
Managed by
Laurel Hill Association
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Scenic View
- Water Views
The Mary Flynn accessible trail.
Ice Glen Trail.
Benches alongside the Mary Flynn trail.
The Housatonic River, viewed from the Mary Flynn trail.
Ice Glen.
The Ice Glen trail.
Ice Glen Trail.
Goodrich Memorial footbridge.
Staircase leading up to Laura's tower.
View from the top of Laura's tower.
Entrance to the parking area for Goodrich Memorial Park, at the end of Park Street.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Goodrich Park
Goodrich Park is a popular hiking area managed by the Laurel Hill Association. When arriving at the park, visitors will immediately cross an old suspension bridge—which has come to symbolize the quaint Western Massachusetts town of Stockbridge. Then, after traversing the bridge, there are three distinct hiking trails.
For a family-friendly option, the Mary Flynn Trail offers an easy hike along the Housatonic River. Visitors can see and hear plenty of local wildlife from the trail—including birds and wetland amphibians.
The Ice Glen Trail is perfect for visitors wanting a moderate hike. After a short trek through the woods, visitors will arrive at the bottom of a ravine. Mossy rocks in this ravine often hide patches of ice through the summer, hence the trail’s name. Majestic old-growth trees also dominate this landscape and create a mystical feeling.
Lastly, the hike to Laura’s Tower is a more strenuous option. The trail climbs a steep mountain slope before arriving at an old lookout tower. From the lookout tower, a scenic view of the Berkshires rests over Stockbridge. These mountains turn bright orange and yellow when fall eventually arrives.
A small parking lot with limited parking for Goodrich Park is located at the end of Park Street, which branches from Route 7 south of Stockbridge. Dogs must be leashed.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Adaptive Device Trail
- Sensory Guide Features
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
Parking for Goodrich Memorial Park offers parking for at least 6 cars in a compact, level, gravel lot. There is one handicap-accessible spot in the lot that sits closest to the entrance to the bridge. The Goodrich memorial footbridge crosses the Housatonic River, connecting the parking area to multiple trails. The footbridge consists of wooden planks and is flat. Additionally, there is small step up to the parking area to the bridge entrance, with a maximum grade of 8%. The 1.5-mile Ice Glen trail features moderate climbs, with maximum grades of 15%, before plateauing .25 miles in. The steeper, 2-mile Laura’s Tower trail contains sections of roots, with sustained grades of 15-20%. The Mary V. Flynn trail has a minimum width of 70 inches, with a maximum grade of 5%. The short, optional loop at the end of the trail is narrower, with a maximum grade of 12%. The Mary Flynn trail sits at 1.2 miles roundtrip, with multiple benches along the trail overlooking the Housatonic.
Goodrich Memorial footbridge.
A rooted section of the Ice Glen trail.
A section of the Mary Flynn accessible trail.
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.
