Berkshire Hiking Trails

Surround yourself in the majestic scenery of the Berkshires. To assist you in your travel planning, we have provided a few of our favorite hiking trails as well as other useful links.

Did you know that there are over 50 wildlife sanctuaries in MA and 3 of them are in the Berkshires? If you are an animal lover be sure to check out these 3 hiking trails from Mass Audubon.

• Pleasant Valley (Accessible Trail)
• Canoe Meadows
• Lime Kiln Farm

Berkshire Natural Resources Council: Top Ten Berkshire Trails is a hikers ideal resource. Here are 3 hikes we think you must add to your list.

• Olivia’s Overlook
• Hoosac Range
• Basin Pond

Here are 10 varied hikes from the Department of Conservation & Recreation.

• Ashuwillticook Rail Trail  (Accessible Trail) (Heart Healthy Trail)
• Beartown State Forest  (Heart Healthy Trail)
• Clarksburg State Park 
• Greylock Glen 
• Mohawk Trail State Forest 
• Mount Greylock Trail  (Accessible Trail) (Heart Healthy Trail)
• Mt. Washington State Forest 
• October Mountain – Washington Mountain Marsh Interpretive Trail
• October Mountain State Forest Trail Map
• Savoy Mountain State Forest Trail Map (Accessible Trail)

Want to go on a self-guided adventure? Check out this Self-Guided Family Hikes guide from DCR for the western part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Or check out their list of accessible trails and heart-healthy trails across MA. Happy hiking!