Old Route 7 Greenway - South
Old Route 7 Greenway
Great Barrington, MA
Old Route 7 Greenway - North Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA
Managed by
Town of Great Barrington
Part of
Old Route 7 Greenway
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Near Public Transit
Old Route 7 Greenway, facing south.
Entrance to the CHC trail from the Greenway.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Old Route 7 Greenway - North
The Old Route 7 Greenway in Great Barrington, MA, is a half-mile-long paved trail that connects the Jennifer Commons area with the Community Health Programs campus and provides an easy connection between the Fountain Pond State Park Three Mile Hill trail system. Previously, hikers who wanted to complete the loop would have to walk along the busy Stockbridge Road, which is very dangerous. The greenway removes this issue, allowing them to continue walking through the beautiful landscapes of the Berkshires to complete their journey. This half-mile trail is well-paved, smooth, flat, relatively straight, and free of debris. It passes through a beautiful meadow and some vegetation, which shelters it from the busy Stockbridge Road nearby. Additionally, the field is teeming with life. Countless species of wildflowers, such as goldenrod, purple loosestrife, and thyme, create a thriving habitat for pollinators and nesting birds. Visitors choosing to walk, run, or bike on the path will enjoy seeing this ecosystem in action, as it is also a perfect place for birding. The north entrance departs from the Community Health Campus, and it is an excellent location for family-friendly nature walks through the beautiful landscapes of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Adaptive Device Trail
- Sensory Guide Features
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
The northern entrance for the Old Route 7 Greenway shares a parking area with a variety of other businesses. The parking area provides room for at least 30 cars to park and is flat and paved. The entirety of the .5-mile trail sits below a 5% grade, and the trail is wide and paved throughout. A few parking spots located directly next to the Greenway are over compact dirt.
Parking area for the Old Route 7 Greenway - North.
A bench alongside the Old Route 7 Greenway.
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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.
