Chestnut Trailhead
Pine Cobble Preserve
Williamstown, MA
Snowshoeing | Hiking
Pine Cobble Trailhead Pine Cobble Road, Williamstown, MA
Managed by
Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation
Part of
Pine Cobble Preserve
Allowed Uses & Features
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- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Scenic View
A view from the summit.
A view of the fall foliage from pine cobble.
A view of the mountains from the summit.
The trail.
The trail.
The trail.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Pine Cobble Trailhead
The Pine Cobble Trailhead brings visitors to an extensive hiking area in Western Massachusetts. Upon arrival, hikers will cross Pine Cobble Road and follow a narrow hiking trail into a southern oak forest. The path will climb steadily until reaching a junction with the Class of '98 Trail, which loops to the Appalachian Trail (AT). This long-distance pathway, traveling from Georgia to Maine, heads northward to the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Continuing on the Pine Cobble Trail, meanwhile, visitors will proceed along small switchbacks toward the summit. The trail is particularly rocky here, providing a satisfying challenge for experienced hikers. In the final few meters, just before reaching the summit, there is a steep ascent on a rocky slope. Then, heading toward the right, the trail will arrive at expansive scenic views of the surrounding Berkshires. At an eastward rocky outcropping, hikers can see North Adams and the Hoosac Range. A westward outcropping, on the other hand, offers excellent views of Williamstown and the Taconic Mountains. From this summit, visitors can witness both sunrise and sunset.
The Pine Cobble Trail continues northward and then connects with the Appalachian Trail. Visitors will find a parking lot on the shoulder of Pine Cobble Road.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
This trail has a gravel parking lot with loose gravel bigger than 2'' in diameter. There is a 12% sloped paved drive up to the parking lot. To reach the trailhead, one must walk up this sloped driveway. The trail has many stones and roots, and is very narrow at times. It is also very steep (average grade of 12%).
The gravel parking lot.
The trailhead and drive up to 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.
