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Nature & Recreation

The Berkshires is a paradise for the athletically inclined and people who simply like to take in the fresh air. The hiking is superb, golf courses abound, and kayaking or canoeing can be done on a lake or in a stream. Other tempting activities include horseback riding, adventure courses, whitewater rafting, swimming, camping, skiing either downhill or cross-country, snowshoeing, and a myriad of other choices.

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Zip lining at Catamount on a sunny day

Adventure Tourism

From ziplines to white water rafting, the Berkshires has it all! Find the thrills you crave for your next getaway.

Adventure Tourism
Wyndhurst golft. Photo by James Baigrie.

Golfing

If your favorite pastime is time spent on the green, look no further than the Berkshires, which boasts a number of golf courses and places to putt.

Golfing

Hiking and Biking

Go hiking or biking in the Berkshires – the region offers trails for every skill level, from paved strolls and rides to heart-pounding climbs and downhill mountain biking.

Hiking and Biking
A man in a bright yellow-green ski jacket races downhill on skiis at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Skiing and Winter Sports

Spend winter in the Berkshires on our snowy slopes, perfect for family vacations or a single’s weekend. Start exploring!

Skiing and Winter Sports
Cheshire Lake. Photo by Kara Thornton.

Water Sports

In the Berkshires you’ll find numerous lakes to paddle and rivers to kayak. Go for swim or explore by canoe.

Water Sports
A group of smiling people hiking on a summer day, across green grass with trees and blue sky in the background.

Berkshire Country Trails for All

Check out this new accessible trail resource. Find the Spanish language version here: Condado De Berkshire Senderos Para Todos

Find Accessible Trails
A person rides a skateboad over a jump at a skatepark on a sunny day.

Explore the Outdoors

Find you next adventure at the NEW BerkshiresOutside.org site. Discover over 550 locations, from trailheads and tent sites to bike paths and beaches, across the county. Even the most seasoned outdoor enthusiast will discover something new!

Explore BerkshiresOutside.org