The Boulders - Dalton Ave Trailhead
The Boulders
Pittsfield, MA
Hunting | Hiking | Cross-Country Skiing
The Boulders - Gulf Road Trailhead Gulf Road, Dalton, MA
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
Part of
The Boulders
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Low Visitation
- Near Public Transit
- Parking
- Scenic View
Trailhead sign for the Boulders
Informational sign
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About The Boulders - Gulf Road Trailhead
The Boulders is a 645-acre hiking and mountain biking area in Western Massachusetts managed by Berkshire Natural Resources Council. The Gulf Road trailhead provides access to an extensive network of trails traversing the entirety of the park and eventually climbing up to the viewpoint showcasing Pittsfield and the Berkshires. Upon leaving the parking lot on Gulf Road, visitors can follow the easy 0.5-mile Healthy Heart Loop or hop onto the 1.4-mile Green Trail. Hikers can jump onto the Red Trail at the far end of the Green Trail to add several miles to the walk. Visitors can also access the Blue Trail from the Red Trail and climb up to the Boulders for the view. Hunting and cross-country skiing on the property are options besides hiking and biking in The Boulders.
In addition, this parking area provides access to the Appalachian Trail, which heads north to Cheshire.
The Crane family acquired the property in the 19th century and opened the property to the public in 1994. MassWildlife then purchased a conservation restriction in 2004 to protect the land. The Boulders was donated in 2015 by Crane and Company to the Berkshire Natural Resources Council to ensure its continued protection and public use.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Adaptive Device Trail
While the parking lot is made of hardened dirt that is very smooth, the trails have roots and stones. Accessing the trailhead requires going up a slight incline blocked by large rocks. There is a 3 foot gap between the rocks. The trail is not flat or smooth, but is very wide.
The parking lot, made of hardened dirt
Incline up to the trailhead from the parking lot
Close up of the path's material
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.
