Cheshire Street Parking
Windsor State Forest
Windsor, MA
Hunting
In Windsor, Notchview Reservation offers Berkshire County visitors and residents year-round outdoor activities. During winter, Notchview is the area's acclaimed destination for cross-country skiing. The reservation provides 25 miles of groomed Nordic ski trails and limitless ungroomed skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. Skiiers can experience various trail difficulties, from the easy Berkshire Trail to the black diamond Judges Hill Trail. After skiing, enjoy the warmth of the lodge's fireplace and a cup of hot chocolate.
Outside of winter, Notchview Reservation is open for hikers to experience and explore the natural beauty offered by the Berkshires. With miles of trails, the reservation offers a vast and serene landscape for visitors to admire and trek. Many paths are maintained, though their untouched and biodiverse surroundings provide ideal birding and other wildlife observing settings. Additionally, the reservation offers expansive views from several fields scattered around the property, showcasing the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. Fall visitors can expect to see clearly the nation's most revered foliage on and from this peaceful reservation, while spring and summer visitors can anticipate symphonious bird songs and lush greenery.
A large parking lot makes the stop at Notchview stressless, and the property's picnic tables provide an excellent spot for lunch.
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