Alford Town Park
Alford, MA
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Schiffman Woods Reserve West Road, Alford, MA
Managed by
Alford Land Trust
Allowed Uses & Features
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- Dogs allowed
- Free
- Parking
- Scenic View
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Schiffman Woods Reserve
Schiffman Woods is a small property and hiking area, perfect for a short day of hiking in the Berkshires. Upon arrival at the parking lot, visitors will find an informational sign and a narrow trail leading into the woods. This narrow .5-mile pathway takes visitors on a loop through a forest of maples and white pines. Some sections of the path also pass on a boardwalk over a forested wetland.
Eventually, halfway through the trail, visitors will reach a peaceful bench. This seat is an excellent place to relax and look for Western Massachusetts wildlife species; a rich diversity of bird species thrives in this forest throughout the summer. Also, plenty of wildflower species, including trout lily and trillium, are abundant on the forest floor in spring. After leaving the bench, visitors can continue looking for wildlife as they hike back to the parking lot through more forests and wetlands.
Visitors will find parking in a small lot on the shoulder of West Road. The property's trail is open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
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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.
