Great little hike to the cascades which were beautiful. At the peak the pools are deep enough to go…read morein about knee deep. Water is cool and refreshing.

It was a bit difficult to find accurate directions to arrive at the trailhead, which is located at…read morethe end of a residential road. Online sources say to park at the YMCA nearby. The YMCA is permanently closed, and instead we found an elementary school where you can park, alongside which you begin through a short woodsy path and then must walk maybe 1/4 mile through the neighborhood before discovering the trail. The hike is a beautiful gentle up and down through the woods and along a river. It's only about 2 miles in-and-back, mostly very easy, but has a few tricky but fun spots where you may have to navigate over a tree trunk or carefully walk over rocks/uneven terrain at the edge of a shallow point in the river . The waterfall is a nice feature where you can sit and enjoy the sound and vibe before you turn around to head back.

Beautiful trails and an amazing view from the top. We arrived around 11AM on a fall Saturday and…read morethere were only a few spots left in the parking area. There is a $6 fee for parking, and the machine takes credit cards. We hiked up to the summit on the Blue trail which connected to the red trail. Trails were clearly marked and not too difficult. We even found a few geocaches along the way. Be sure to take the short spur trail to Devil's Pulpit for a spectacular view. Even though the parking lot was nearly full, there are enough trails to that we never felt crowded. It took us about 2 hours total for our climb up and down the mountain, with some time spent enjoying the view from the summit.

Finally came here after having it bookmarked for years. Medium lot fills up quick. Paid parking. 9…read morebucks. There was a DCR worker there helping people figure out which trail was better for them. He was very polite. There are 2 trails to get to the top. You can take the steep shorter trail or a longer trail that wasn't as steep. I opted for the steep one. Definitely a good little hike. I was out of breath. The top has a phenomenal view. Absolutely breathtaking. Definitely a place you need to put on your list of things to do.

After visiting Mass MOCA spend an hour down the road at this park - you will not be disappointed!!…read moreNatural Bridge State Park gets its name from its natural white arch made of 550-million-year-old bedrock marble that was carved by a glacial melt some 13,000 years ago. The bridge spans Hudson Brook as it runs through a 60-foot gorge, which DCR calls "one of the best demonstrations of glacial erosion in New England." The park contains North America's only white marble dam, built in 1838. It was first used to supply water to an industrial quarry mill that operated from 1810 to 1947. In 2022 the state closed an unsafe portion of the viewing platform that goes over the chasm along with other unsafe areas of the park. The park department is planning improvements including improved parking and visitor center arrival areas, expanded universal access, and a "reimagined chasm viewing experience" with new accessible overlooks of the dam, brook, and natural bridge. It really is a remarkable natural park and deserves attention so that people can come and enjoy all its beauty. Giving it four stars for its spectacular wonder and for the visitor center that has interesting information about the glacial formations.

We were out for a drive and saw the sign for the park and decided to stop. The park was officially…read moreclosed to cars but you can park in the small lot in front of the gate. It's a little gem of a park, an old marble quarry and some quirky wooden walkways and bridges that look down on the Hudson brook. The brook has created some unusually rock formation that you can look down on your walk. There's also some nice hiking trails on the other side of the park from the waterfalls.

An extensive network of trails, woodland, boulders, springs, and ponds - and all very well marked…read more One can choose among a variety of difficulties and lengths - but whichever you choose, you'll be awed by the beauty and serenity of this wonderful preserve. There are several trailheads to enter this park - we started at the West Dugway Road entrance near Route 7 and took the Cold Spring Trail, This easy/moderate trail took as past the eponymous Cold Spring (charming!) which then led us to one of the larger and easiest trails - Woolsley and Coakley Main. From there, we took a more challenging route along Pondside and Balance Rock (steep and rocky - but if you take it slow, you'll be fine!). We retraced our steps and exited back to our car via the Bridges Trail ... But enough about the trails - suffice to say, there are many, and they'll take you past a large variety of ridges and vales and all tremendously appealing and gorgeous. Well worth a visit - nay, multiple visits!

Well marked trails lead to the top of Monument Mountain's Squaw Peak. Beautiful multi-state views…read more Sunrise, sunset, mid-morning never fails to satisfy when one needs a peaceful getaway. Don't forget to reward yourself for the Hickey Trail Climb with a nice sit-down on the boulders, enjoying the sun, breeze and bird song!

I had a phenomenal time at this park! There are some wonderful hiking trails near the Visitors…read moreCenter. Make sure you stop by there for a wide array of travel brochures and displays that reveal the history of the park. It functions as a mini museum and it's FREE. They offer a couple of tours daily at the mountain summit. Overall, not a bad summit considering that it's New England. I'm accustomed to 14rs where I live. Park is clean. People heavy depending upon what time of day and year you visit. I visited on 4th of July weekend. It wasn't as people heavy as expected. The drive up from the main roadway is really nice. Beautiful area! I would visit this park for another opportunity if I'm ever in the area again.

Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. The memorial is beautiful and a great way to…read morehonor the bravery and sacrifices our veterans. The drive up to the summit is an easy drive, about 30 minutes. The State Reservation Center showed a short informational video. We were able drive up early in the morning to watch the sun rise and get some great pictures.

We visited this reservoir on a whim, but wow it was beautiful. It's very close to the road on the…read moreway to the top of the mountain and is well worth stopping for. The mountains behind it glow with colors and it's very uncrowded.

Pontoosuc Lake is a scenic lake managed by the city of Pittsfield. It was recently renovated with a…read morenew boat ramp, parking area, rest rooms, boardwalk, walking trail, and picnic benches. There are two parking areas. On North Street there is a parking area with a concrete wall and steps leading to a swimming section, along with a grassy area to enjoy the scenery. Parking for the Pontoosuc Lake Park Boat Launch and Picnic Area on westbound Hancock Road, which intersects with Route 7 on the south side of the lake. There were children happily fishing in that area as well.