Arcadian Shop Trailhead
Kennedy Park
Lenox, MA
Snowshoeing | Mountain Biking | Hiking
Reservoir Road Trailhead Reservoir Road, Lenox, MA
Managed by
Town of Lenox
Part of
Kennedy Park
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
Cold Spring located near Kennedy Parks Dugway Road trailhead.
Kennedy Park Gazebo.
Kennedy Park Belvedere.
Kennedy Park Belvedere.
Kennedy Park Belvedere.
View from the Kennedy Park Belvedere.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
About Reservoir Road Trailhead
Kennedy Park is a popular location in Lenox, MA, due to its vast hiking and biking trail network passing through acres of dense forests, quaint vernal pools, and stunning views of the valley and Parsons Marsh. Multiple trailheads with access points all around the park lead to all the breathtaking scenic spots throughout the park. The Kennedy Park Belvedere gives a stunning view of the Housatonic River Valley and Parsons Marsh below and is only a short hike from many parking areas. Gazebos and benches scattered throughout the forest provide quiet and sheltered locations for visitors to rest on a hike or enjoy a picnic. Keen-eyed and quiet visitors to Kennedy Park can spot any of the numerous species of wildlife that call the Berkshires home. The park has endless surprises for visitors, from hawks and owls to deer and foxes.
The trails in the park have varying degrees of difficulty. Still, Kennedy Park has great signage indicating which trails are what level of challenge, and there are maps scattered throughout the park to help navigate the trail system. Additionally, the trails are wide and well-maintained. Hence, they are a fun challenge for visitors of all ages and abilities, making Kennedy Park a fantastic family-friendly outdoor destination in beautiful Western Massachusetts.
Managed by
Town of Lenox
Part of
Kennedy Park
Town of Lenox
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
Parking for the Reservoir Road Trailhead at Kennedy Park can be found in a large, flat lot comprised of compacted woodchips. The parking area at the intersection of Reservoir Road and West Mountain Road, provides parking for at least 15 cars. From the parking area, a stone staircase leads south from the parking lot to multiple trails in Yokun Ridge South. To access Kennedy Park, visitors can walk a few hundred feet eastward on Reservoir Road before reaching a trailhead for the Log Hop trail near a small structure and pond. After a quarter mile on the Log Hop trail, a connection to the accessible Coakley trail can be found. The Log Hop trail consists of dirt, with gentle grades and a few sections with roots.
Parking area for Kennedy Park at Reservoir Road, located at the intersection of Reservoir Road and West Mountain Road.
Entrance to the Portuguese Trail from the Reservoir Road Parking area, which extends south to the Lenox Water Supply Land.
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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.
