Mohican Recreational Path - Elm Street Trailhead
Elm Street, Williamstown, MA

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Town of Williamstown

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Mohican Recreational Path

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  • Near Public Transit
  • Picnicking
  • Scenic View
The path, winding through fields.

The path, winding through fields.

The path going through the woods.

The path going through the woods.

The path going through the woods.

The path going through the woods.

  • Public Land
  • Private Land
  • Bus Route
  • Trail
  • Major Trail

About Mohican Recreational Path - Elm Street Trailhead

This trailhead will bring visitors to the beginning of the Mohawk Trail: a multi-use path that travels alongside the Hoosic River. The trail is perfect for biking, walking, or rollerblading in the Berkshires. There are also benches along the pathway where visitors can relax on warm summer days.

At the parking lot, visitors will immediately find views of the Hoosic River. Then, after leaving the parking lot, visitors will head through a dense floodplain forest and arrive at the Williams College athletic fields. Overall, the athletic fields provide excellent views of the surrounding Berkshires throughout the year. When the weather begins to cool in autumn, these mountains burst with the yellows and oranges of fall foliage.

Continuing past Cole Avenue, visitors will arrive at the confluence of the Green River and the Hoosic River. Many local Western Massachusetts wildlife species, including songbirds and amphibians, are visible in this environment throughout the summer. The area is also ideal for fly fishing when the weather obliges. Beyond the Green River, the trail eventually turns to gravel as it continues toward the Spruces.

There is a designated parking lot for this trailhead off Syndicate Road, just before it intersects with Route 7. Visitors can also park at the Spruces off Route 2.

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Elm Street, Williamstown, MA

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  • Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
The driveway by the small parking area.

The driveway by the small parking area.

The entrance near the trailhead.

The entrance near the trailhead.

The small, gravel parking area by the trailhead.

The small, gravel parking area by the trailhead.

The gate to enter the path from the parking lot.

The gate to enter the path from the parking lot.

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.

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