Nice place mainly for dogs I guess saw about 4 dogs without leashes just roaming around minding…read moretheir own business. The trail is well paved but there's extensive damage from the past winter season looks like a bridge that was there has been completely destroyed too. There was no place to sit down and relax.

This is a great easy walk! So beautiful with the bridges. You can even take your dog off leash…read moreearly in the morning!

The best on the east coast. Located in the Berkshires this mountain holds downhill racing and the…read morenew Fort Hill run for talented air born bike nuts. Built by Gravity Logic, Its all big air trail for the rider who likes stupid big jumps. I love the Gronk and I'm working up to Hawleywood. hopefully next season ill try the 1st jump om Fort hill. Great folks with the best bike patrol I know of. Yes Highland in NH is awesome, but this place has it all... fine food, great camping with showers and you can spend the whole day leaving with a new set of friends.

We (my 4 year old son and I) only rode the mountain coaster (had a blast) but the staff and service…read morethere was great. I wish I could remember his name, but the kid at the bottom of the coaster (17 years old) was very interactive with my son. It helped the time pass as there were storms to the north which, when they hear thunder, shuts the coaster down for 30 minutes (this happened a few times). Also, the maintenance guy was great about explaining how the coasters work and stay on track when my son posed his unlimited questions. As for the coaster, definitely a good time, just a few "choppy" spots that give a good body check, and I felt like the camera mount was a bit high when riding with a little one (directly in his field of vision, but he didn't care). Can't wait to come back and hit the slopes with my little.

Miles of hiking trails, paved and graveled mountain roads, and scenic overlooks whichever way you…read moreascend, this is a perfect spot for a quiet weekend getaway, Even on a Sunday morning around peak Autumn foliage you can find many scenic spots no else already found. This can be a quick drive kind of spot or a great morning hike as trails to beaver ponds, glacial erratics, and picnic tables are all within a short distance of the forest roads. The fire tower was out of commission for years but has happily been restored, and interpretive signs at the top show each visible peak including, Mt. Tom and Mt. Monadnock among them, on clear enough days. The only facilities are a port-o-let at the bottom of Soapstone Road, so plan accordingly if you don't want to make the ten minute trip back down to Ellington.

Great views, easy hike through the woods, or up the paved access road, or drive up if you prefer!…read more Awesome local option for some nice views. Tips: Bring lunch if the weather is nice, there are picnic tables everywhere. DON'T MISS THE TOWER. It was repaired (major overhaul) recently and reopened to the public. Can't see it from the end of the access road, but it's an incredibly short walk from there. Go up toward and around the chain fence.

The first time there I brought my 5 year old and it was way too much for him. Even the green trails…read morecaused him trouble so we had to split. The second time I went on my own and loved every second. Got almost all the trails, and The Dude Abides was challenging but so good! NOT for young riders, but for those with at least some skill this is a great spot with lots of variety.

Fresh new trails. Great on the bike. Things for beginners and advanced riders. Lots of fun. Big…read morethanks to all the volunteers who put in the effort to build these great trails. Great views from some of the open areas.

Came here for a short hike in March. Still trails are covered with snow, but no problem walking…read morewithout any equipment. We checked South and North views. It's good view, but want to come back in spring and falls when trees have colors.

Mount Pisgah is the highest peak in Northborough at 715'. The land surrounding it contains multiple…read morewell marked trails for hiking, walking, and mountain biking. From two scenic views, skyscrapers in Boston can be seen as long as it's a clear day. This is a great place to take a brisk hike or spend half a day wandering the trails! Some of the trailheads have maps available but during busy months, it's best to print one from the town of Northborough or town of Berlin website.

What a wonderful resource in the area for hiking, sightseeing, snowshoeing or cross country skiing…read more Anytime of year there is something to do or simply observe nature and the wildlife that inhabitants the area. There are numerous intersecting trails throughout the persevere so you can mix up your routine each time you wish to freshen up the scenery and experience something different. Highly recommended place to relax, clear your head and reflect upon the many scenic wonders to be enjoyed and appreciated.

We stopped at the New Paltz Biking rental tent by the trailhead outside new paltz to see if he had…read morea bike pump we could borrow. Not only did he help with a pump, he adjusted the wheel and tube! While we didn't rent bikes here, there's no question they take good care of their bikes and have knowledgeable and nice people on staff! We will definitely use them if we rent bikes with friends/family in the future!!!

I have to recommend Springtown Cycles on Springtown Rd. I was out for a ride on the (wonderful)…read moreRail-Trail and my front fender lost a screw. Made a hideous noise as it rubbed on the front tire. Just then I reached Springtown Road, saw a sign for their shop--just a few hundred yards away--and upon arrival they fixed me right up. No charge, good humor and great chat. Both father and son were nice, knowledgable and sent us on our way fixed up and fine in minutes.

Absolutely loved hiking this mountain! We went up the back side- where the old ski area used to be…read more You park off of the road and walk up a path that takes you by a lake and up the back side of the mountain. This is the shorter side- but still long enough of a hike. It took about an hour each way. Beautiful at the top and we had a 360 of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It was kept SO clean that it was just so beautiful. When hiking, we saw wildlife, so just be prepared. Recommendation: bring a lunch with you and go mid day. It's beautiful to sit at the top of the mountain and eat!

Love this little hike onto a small summit that overtakes a spectacular view. My pup loved it even…read moremore.

Completed a three day, 37 mile loop trail hike with Mat. The Taconic crest loop. Mat had all of the…read morebases covered, provisions, itinerary, safety and comfort. He knew all of the trails in the surrounding area and would often recommend an applicable trail or hike when I asked him about some kind of hike I was interested in. He's very personable and accommodating. I would highly recommend Reach Your Summit to anyone interested in a great experience. A+ in my book.

Matt has been our hiking guide for an annual hiking excursion I take every fall in the Berkshires…read more He is extremely good at what he does! He is so good, I wanted to introduce my love of hiking to my family and thought he would be the best person to guide us on a post-Xmas hike. We hiked up Alander Mountain, which was slightly challenging but very doable for my husband and son who are relatively new to hiking. Matt's knowledge about hiking in general, as well as hiking in the northeast, is extensive. He is thoroughly prepared and carefully tailors the trip to suit the skill and fitness level of the group. To top it off, he supplied us with the most delicious homemade dried bananas, as well as hot chocolate once we reached the spectacular summit. I highly recommend Matt to anyone who loves to hike, and even to those new to hiking who want to have a safe and informative introduction. I can't imagine a better hiking guide than Matt!

I think this is going to be year 8 for us at the cabins. The feeling "retreat" comes to mind when…read moreI think longingly about the cabins in Goshen. This year they are going to be rebuilding the dam at the end of the lake, so that should be worth exploring next year. Last year, we learned how to sail, which was a real treat. We were in the correct season to get to be able to pick fresh wild blueberries from our kayaks!! We made a great syrup with them, and had it over ice cream...yummmm. ====================================================== In response to the person that has trouble with stairs: I think all the cabins have some amount of stairs, the white one has the fewest (maybe one?). In order to get down to the lake, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE ANY STAIRS. My mother-in-law has bad hips, and she doesn't use the stairs. All you have to do is either go around the house to the right, or walk all the way to the left in front of the green cabin, and there are NO STAIRS. The lawn is very gradually sloped on both of those paths. You can even get to the lake by walking directly in front of their porch...without stairs. Look at picture number two (that I took years ago), there are NO STAIRS under the flag on the left OR near the small red tree on on the right. The stairs mentioned are directly in the center of the picture under the arch.

This was our second stay at Goshen Ocean and it was even more delightful than the first. Our hosts…read moreDina and Bob couldn't be more generous and accommodating, and the property itself can only be described as a little slice of heaven. We swam, kayaked, grilled every night, played with our dog (yes, they are extremely dog friendly) and just relaxed by the lake and in our cozy cottage. It's close to so many great places to visit and enjoy (Northampton, the Berkshires, DAR State forest), yet far enough away to indulge in a little pastoral solitude. We can't wait to return!