Sara Tenney Trailhead
Taconic Trail State Forest
Williamstown, MA
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Mount Hope Park Green River Road, Williamstown, MA
Managed by
Town of Williamstown
Allowed Uses & Features
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- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Water Views
A view of the rushing river from a small overlook in the park.
A picnic table, grill, and trash can in the park.
A picnic table in the park.
A rushing river going by the park.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Mount Hope Park
Mount Hope is a small riverside park in Williamstown. The park is at the confluence of Roaring Brook and the Green River, meaning the sound of rushing water often reverberates throughout the property.
Upon arrival, visitors will find a vast lawn with picnic tables and grills, ideal for a family-friendly summer barbecue in the Berkshires. Visitors can relax, cook lunch, and listen to the water amble by. North of the picnic area, the park also features a lookout platform where visitors can watch the fast-moving cascades of Roaring Brook.
Throughout the hemlock forests on the park’s edges, visitors can walk on small trails and get closer to the water. Local Western Massachusetts wildlife species, including birds and amphibians, are easily found here throughout spring and summer.
Visitors will find parking off Hopper Road in a large parking lot. Local hikers use this parking lot to hike on the trails at Williams College's Mount Hope Farm. There is also a bike repair station at the park, excellent for cyclists who need a quick fix while riding through Williamstown.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Tables
- Adaptive Device Trail
This site has a large, flat, dirt parking lot with no designated parking spaces. There are accessible picnic tables around the park. The park is mainly flat grass. There is a flat sidewalk that leads from the park to an overlook of the river. A steep gravel trail leads from the park into Mount Hope. The grade gradually increases from 1% to 10% as the trail enters Mount Hope.
An accessible picnic table in the park.
The road leading to the park.
The gravel 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.
