Dry Hill Reservation
Dry Hill
New Marlborough, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Berkshire Natural Resources Council Steepletop Reserve New Marlborough Monterey Road, New Marlborough, MA
Activites & Features
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Steepletop Reserve
Steepletop Reserve, a BNRC property in New Marlborough, offers year-round adventures in the Berkshires. Visitors can hike over 4 miles of trails between Louise Lane and Edie's Way. These trails are a mix of old roads and woodland trails and are considered easy. Mountain bikers and hunters also can use the property. In the winter, the trails are perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Several wetlands are on the property, and the trails will bring visitors up close to various wetland species. Old stone walls and foundations are scattered throughout the property, providing a glimpse of history as the visitor hikes through the woods. The woods comprise a range of forests often found in Western Massachusetts, ranging from young to old. Visitors can see towering white pines, black cherries, and smaller birch, maples, oaks, and hemlocks. Animals are also abundant at Steepletop Reserve, with beavers and otters in the wetlands and coyotes throughout the rest of the forest.
The range of activities and trail ease make Steepletop Reserve a great place to get introduced to the Berkshires.
Parking is available in a designated lot off of New Marlborough-Monterey Road.
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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 and leagues in the Berkshires. We also link to an array of outdoor recreation resources: retail shops for gear, rental facilities for equipment, and guides to get you where you want to go! Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
