Balance Rock State Park
Pittsfield State Forest
Lanesborough, MA
Mountain Biking | Hunting | Hiking
Potter Mountain Trailhead 123 Potter Mountain Road, Lanesborough, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Pittsfield State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
A dirt trail covered with fallen leaves.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Potter Mountain Trailhead
Potter Mountain Trailhead will bring visitors to an extensive hiking and OHV trail network in Pittsfield State Forest. This parking lot, specifically, is intended for ATVs and snowmobiles during the appropriate seasons. Upon entering the parking lot, visitors find numerous trails sprawling throughout the surrounding forest ecosystem. This forest features many local wildlife species, including songbirds and amphibians. Eventually, continuing on the paths, visitors will find small ponds and expansive scenic views at the top of the nearby mountains. The trail is 1.8 miles, but there are shorter paths that connect to the trail at various spots making the trail suitable for those seeking any range of distances.
Pittsfield State Forest is a large park on the west side of Pittsfield. Overall, visitors will have several options for an excellent day of outdoor recreation in Western Massachusetts. Visitors can go camping, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding throughout the summer. The wintertime, meanwhile, offers opportunities to go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Many trails are open for ATVs and snowmobiles. The forest is also available for hunting during the appropriate seasons.
Visitors will find parking on the shoulder of Potter Mountain Road, which branches from Churchill Street west of Balance Rock Road. The main parking area for Pittsfield State Forest can be found at the end of Cascade Street, which is further south along Churchill Street in Pittsfield.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
This site has a slanted (4%) gravel parking lot with no designated handicap spots. The trailhead is adjacent to the parking lot and equally sloped. The trail is hilly and narrower than 4-feet for most of its length.
Cars in a gravel parking lot near a trailhead sign.
A non-accessible port-a-potty.
A gate that marks the start of a trail, surrounded by trees.
A gravel road surrounded by trees.
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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.
