"From families looking for mild walks and day hikes to more adventurous hikers looking for a strenuous summit experience up Mount Greylock or Saddle Ball Mountain, author Johnny Molloy has a hike for everyone"--
Hiking the Berkshires is your guide to enjoying all of the fresh air, gorgeous foliage, stunning views, and welcoming hikes that the Berkshires have to offer. From families looking for mild walks and day hikes to more adventurous hikers looking for a strenuous summit experience up Mount Greylock or Saddle Ball Mountain, author Johnny Molloy has a hike for everyone. Look inside to find detailed maps, color trail photos, information on local outfitters, lodgings and restaurants, as well as details on important access roads and parking areas. Wherever you want to hike in Berkshire County, this guide will point you in the right direction on your adventure.
Meet Your Guide |
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Introduction |
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How To Use This Guide |
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Trail Finder |
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34 | (7) |
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6 Ribbon Falls Ragged Mountain Hike |
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8 Greylock Highlands Waterfall Hike |
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11 Ashuwillticook Rail Trail |
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12 Cheshire Cobbles Gore Pond |
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17 Washington Mountain Marsh Loop |
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18 Chesterfield Gorge Loop |
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19 Keystone Arch Bridges Trail |
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20 Sanderson Brook Falls Circuit |
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21 Finerty Pond via the Appalachian Trail |
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24 Alford Springs Preserve |
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28 Race Brook Falls and Mountain |
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30 Sages Ravine and Bear Rock Falls |
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38 Mohawk Mountain via the Mohawk Trail |
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39 Macedonia Brook Circuit |
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Hike Index |
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Nick Shigo has a passion for bringing the love of the outdoors to others. From his first experiences in the outdoors with Boy Scout Troop 55, he learned to thrive on the thrill and achievement that comes with adventuring out into the unknown and sharing that experience with others, especially kids and families. He has spent more than five years working with summer camp and outdoor education groups to instill a sense of curiosity and exploration within the natural world. Shigo is an experienced skier and hiker, recently completing the 2,200 mile long Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. He wrote about his experience on the trail for Outside Magazine. Through the AT, Shigo experienced some of the highest peaks in the Northeast and learned to find the pockets of wilderness nearer to home than most would think.