Taconic Golf Club
Williamstown, MA
Golf Course
Hemlock Brook Torrey Woods Road, Williamstown, MA
Managed by
Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation
Part of
Hemlock Brook Conservation Area
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Water Access
- Water Views
A view of Hemlock Brook
A part of the trail along the Brook
Margaret Lindley Park
A section of the trail
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Hemlock Brook
Hemlock Brook is a small, family-friendly hiking area managed by Williamstown Rural Lands. The property offers several hiking trails that roam through hemlock forests and expansive wetlands.
Upon arriving at the trailhead, visitors will find plenty of options. Going straight, hikers will travel alongside the clear, fast-moving water of Hemlock Brook, which echoes throughout the forest. Visitors can hike on this easy path and watch the mesmerizing water travel downstream. Eventually, many other paths branch from this trail and spread throughout the surrounding forest ecosystem. Visitors will likely see traces of numerous local Western Massachusetts wildlife species, including foxes, woodpeckers, and owls.
Visitors can also follow signs to Harmon Pond. Before arriving at the pond, the trail will amble over mossy roots and long bog boards. Then, the forest will open onto a serene wetland ecosystem. Along with seeing waterfowl and amphibians, visitors to the pond will encounter a scenic view of the Berkshires toward the west.
Visitors will find parking on a small dirt road off Southbound Route 7, just after it branches from Route 2. To reach the trails, hikers must walk through Margaret Lindley Park. This property has an artificial beach area and swimming hole fed by Hemlock Brook. There is also an expansive lawn with picnic tables and grills.
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Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Tables
- Accessible Water Access
- Adaptive Device Trail
This site has an expansive range of hiking trails, all of which have roots crossing them. Most of the roots are less than 2"; however, some roots are 6" above the ground and require going around to pass by them. The trails are wide enough to pass around in this way for nearly all of the roots. The trails can also be steep at times, with some sections over 20 degrees steep. Parking is at Margaret Lindley Park, which features designated handicap spots, an accessible restroom, and a flat path that leads to Hemlock Brook.
Entrance to Hemlock Brook trail from Marg. Lindley Park
Roots on the trail by Hemlock
The shore by the Brook, covered in gravel
The Brook, with stones and grass
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.
