Cliffwood Street Trailhead
Ferncliff Reservation
Lee, MA
Snowshoeing | Hiking | Baseball/Softball
Saint Mary's Trailhead Cliffwood Street, High Street, Lee, MA
Managed by
Lee Land Trust
Part of
Ferncliff Reservation
Allowed Uses & Features
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- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Scenic View
Soccer Field in the Ferncliff Reservation
A rocky hill throughout the woods in Ferncliff Reservation.
Entrance to the parking area for St. Marys School (left) off Orchard Street.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Saint Mary's Trailhead
Saint Mary's Trailhead is an access point to the Ferncliff Property in Lee, MA. It is a fabulous location for a short, easy, family-friendly nature walk in the Berkshires. Ferncliff is a beautiful spot hidden behind the bustle of the town center. It offers multiple trails through the lushly vegetated forest that provide visitors with an easily accessible outdoor experience. From the trailhead, visitors can walk through the forest and enjoy the variety of vegetation hidden within the Ferncliff Property, such as the thick, vibrantly colored undergrowth of ferns and the tall trees that are native to New England, such as oaks and maples. The trails are very well maintained and accessible to visitors of all ages and abilities, being broad paths clear of most rocks and roots and only with some slight inclines. If looking carefully within the property, visitors might be able to spot some of the animals that call this area of Western Massachusetts home, such as white-tailed deer, turkeys, and foxes.
This trailhead for the Ferncliff Property has limited parking access. The trail system within the property is contained to a small plot of land so that visitors can access all parts of it from any of the multiple trailheads in Lee.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
Parking for access to the Ferncliff Reservation is in a shared lot with St. Mary’s School. This large parking lot is paved, and flat, offering space for at least 25 cars to park. The lot connects to a paved sidewalk that runs into downtown Lee. Access to Ferncliff Reservation from the lot is through a flat, grassy field.
At the other side of the reservation, near Cliffwood Street, stands a large, slightly hilly soccer field, with maximum grades between 5-10%. This field has one portable restroom. The trails throughout Ferncliff Reservation are comprised of dirt, with sections of rocks and roots throughout. Grades can exceed 20% on some trails.
An uphill section of a trail in Ferncliff Reservation.
Paved parking area at St.Marys School.
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.
