Linear Park
Williamstown, MA
Fishing | Cross-Country Skiing | Birding
Mountain Meadow Preserve Mason Street, Williamstown, MA
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Scenic View
A line of trees surrounds a green grass field. The Berkshires poking through the tree line.
The Berkshires, seen behind a row of trees and a grass field. A vibrant blue sky.
The Meadow trail going between a row of trees.
A grass field surrounded by trees.
A grass path leading up to a summit overlook.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Mountain Meadow Preserve
Mountain Meadows Preserve is a family-friendly hiking area managed by the Trustees of Reservations. Overall, visitors will have several options for an enjoyable day of outdoor recreation in Western Massachusetts. The Mountain Meadow Trail is a 4.5-mile long loop.
Upon arrival at the parking lot, visitors will find a wide hiking trail through a dense forest. Then, after passing through this section of the path, visitors will hike into an expansive meadow. Throughout the spring and summer, this field features numerous local wildlife species. Butterflies and songbirds are easily seen during the year's warmer months, and goldenrod is abundant in the early fall.
Near the top of this meadow, hikers will reach panoramic scenic views. Toward the south, visitors can see the summit of Mount Greylock. To the west, meanwhile, the Taconic Mountains rise above the Hoosic River Valley. When the sun is setting, this overlook is an excellent place for a picnic with family or friends.
Continuing on the pathway, visitors will access a dense trail network in the nearby forest. These trails vary in difficulty; while the Summit Trail climbs a steep hill, the Kalarama Trail steadily travels through a woodsy ecosystem. At Mausert's Camp, visitors can see the ruins of an old vacation home.
Visitors will find a parking lot and an information kiosk at the end of Mason Street.
The Trustees of Reservations
Manage this location?
Share
Tell others about this place
Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Adaptive Device Trail
This site has a flat gravel parking lot. There are a few small aggregate rocks in the parking lot. The trail is made of grass, as it goes through a meadow. This means the trail is somewhat uneven. The trail is hilly, reaching up to 20% for short times, but remains 5 feet wide for its duration.
A 4-foot gap between a fence at the trailhead. A sign for the trail seen behind the fence.
The grass path in the meadow.
The gravel parking area.
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.
