Hanging Mountain
Sandisfield, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Climbing
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation West Lake/Abbey Lake Flood Control Site West Street, Sandisfield, MA
Activites & Features
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About West Lake/Abbey Lake Flood Control Site
The West Lake/Abbey Lake Flood Control Site on West Street in Sandisfield offers boaters a unique experience in the Berkshires. West Lake is readily accessible by vehicle, and paddlers or motor boaters (small trailered with minimal HP gas motors) can enjoy a quiet hour or two on the lake. The entire shore is undeveloped except for the dam and parking area, which includes a large field that is perfect for an afternoon picnic. Ambitious paddlers can take the 0.8-mile portage trail to the beautiful Abbey Lake, where they can enjoy an hour's paddle around the shoreline, completely immersed in a wilderness environment.
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