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North Adams, MA
ORVs
The Cascades Trail Brickyard Court, North Adams, MA
Managed by
City of North Adams
Part of
The Cascades
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Near Public Transit
Water cascading down a large rock formation.
Water cascading down a large rock formation.
A wooden bridge crossing over a stream along the trail.
A wooden bridge crossing a stream on the trail.
Water cascading down rocks, in a step-like formation.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About The Cascades Trail
The Cascades Trail is a family-friendly hiking trail in the City of North Adams. The trail ambles alongside a rushing brook and ends with scenic views of a towering waterfall, perfect for a refreshing rest on hot summer days in the Berkshires.
Visitors should begin by leaving the YMCA parking lot. They will cross a bridge and follow blazes up Pershing Street. The trail will then turn right on Marion Avenue and head into the woods.
Hikers will follow alongside a babbling brook for the remainder of the hike, traveling through a hemlock-beech forest. Many local Western Massachusetts wildlife species, including songbirds and amphibians, will be audible along the trail throughout the spring and summer. There will also be plenty of animal tracks when enough snow has fallen in winter.
Hikers will eventually reach a point where they must cross the stream on foot. Then, after continuing past the stream crossing, the trail will continue until a picturesque waterfall is within view. Visitors can bring lunch, picnic, and grow mesmerized by the rushing water. They can also trek closer and go swimming beneath the falls.
Visitors should not park directly at the trailhead at the end of Marion. There is a designated parking area next to the YMCA off Brayton Street.
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Features- Accessible Parking
The 3 handicap spots located near the trailhead.
The winding trail, broken up by large stones and roots.
A grass slope that leads down to the trailhead. Adjacent to a set of stairs.
The entrance to the parking lot; a paved road.
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.
