Extensive trail system ruined by ATVs creating mudholes, eroding soil, generally destroying it for…read moreother users.

First time visiting this state forest. I found this place in the hiking book and it says good for…read moresnowshoeing. So I tried today. Because it snowed yesterday it was a good condition. Snow is very soft and powdery. It seems people snowshoe here 3 miles, but not further. We snowshoe 6 miles, so was breaking trail a lot. It was scenic and nice.

Easily one of the best dog parks I've visited in the state. I visited in the middle of a January…read moredeep freeze, when the ground was fully snow-covered, so I can't speak to how it's maintained at other times of year, but the facility itself is great. Just over 1.5 acres, split about 40/60 into separate small dog and large dog areas (where rules indicate small dogs can go in large dog area at owner's risk, but not vice versa). Large trees within fenced acreage, double gates at the entrance, pet waste bag and disposal stations, dog water fountain (seasonal), and a couple benches. It's listed on the city website as 500 Lakeway Dr, but that address will take you far from the dog park section. Better to put 'Burbank Park' in your navigation app, and it's the first left after the big Burbank Park entrance sign.

I noticed this park wasn't listed on Yelp so I figured I'd write it's first Yelp review, in hopes…read moreof spreading the word to fellow newcomers in the area! I was visiting my folks at their place in the Berkshires over the weekend and when looking for a place to explore, came across Clapp Park on the map. Upon driving in, I was greeted by a massive free parking lot (score!). I immediately noticed how clean the space is, with very well-kept athletic fields (basketball, baseball, etc), as well as multiple picnics spots. To the right of the parking lot, I noticed a couple of trail openings and decided to mozy on through. It led to the train tracks, which I believe is for the Amtrak train, though could be wrong. I followed the tracks and had a very nice walk filled with interesting plants, trees, streams and plenty of birds above. Also, Clapp Park apparently has one of the biggest sledding hills in the area, which is great to know for the next time I'm back later this winter!

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.

Our visit to Mount Greylock was nothing short of breathtaking! As the highest point in…read moreMassachusetts, we imagine the panoramic views from the summit would be absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, the peak was cloud covered with breaking sun during our visit. The drive up was scenic, with winding roads offering glimpses of the charming woodland scenes. Once at the top, the Veterans War Memorial Tower added a historical touch to the beauty of the surroundings. The short hike around the summit was peaceful. If you're feeling adventurous, there are longer trails that seemed perfect for a day hike. We didn't have time to tackle them all but definitely plan to return. We hid a coin in a slate rock wall near the Appalachian Trail for our church brother to find should he reach this spot during his early 2025 attempt at traversing the trail. There's a small visitor center however it was closed during our visit. We were unable to grab a quick bite at Bascom Lodge. All in all, Mount Greylock is a must-see if you're in the Berkshires, offering the perfect blend of nature, history, and beauty. Just be sure to bring your camera--the views are unforgettable!

Hand Hollow is a 433 acre site with a pond and lots of hiking trails…read moreIn the late fall and winter it's definitely a 5 star spot but in spring it's REALLY MUDDY and in summer all you can hear on the weekends is the racetrack on Rt. 20. I walked the trails here last weekend and it was peaceful and serene. If you do all the trail loops it works out to about 5 miles worth of trails, not enough to make it a real work out but perfect on a winter day.

We only took the green trail and only a mile of it because the dog was being a jerk and my family…read morewas whining about the mud (this is why I usually hike alone.) But the trail was well marked and mostly gentle hills/easy, although lots of boulders/tree roots to watch out for. No bugs to speak of. Lovely this time of year with the leaves falling like rain in the forest. Cute bridges and benches.

Had a nice spring hike here along the trails and a lot of trilliums, jack in the pulpit, violets,…read moreand others were blooming in the woods. A great quiet spot with varied types of trees and ATV trails that are well groomed and look tick safe as well. The rocks themselves are interesting glacial erratics clustered in the woods near the "balancing rick" which in itself is really cool to see. Sadly the lowlife dragnuckled troglodytes who have also sought this spot out for their own nefarious rituals have left their marks like beasts urinating and defecating in some desperate plea to be memorialized before their puerile and vacuous little lives come to a miserable end. The rocks have been tagged and carved over the years leaving the main attraction a sad wreckage of nature that also reflects how rare it is today to see natural beauty as yet undefiled by a plebeian urban mob better served by a bag of party sized Doritos couch side with Call of Duty gun fire blaring on the big screen. A video camera with night vision should be set up at sites like this to catch the miscreants so they can be rounded up and put to work repairing the damage they do in the world. I know that the park system is strapped for cash now and understaffed but someone should really check more often to remove at least the most offensive messages and other garbage left on these blighted stones. The swastika needs to go!

Great 15 min walk in and back out for us! Helped with the cabin fever this Feb weekend!read more

My wife and I love going to sculpture parks and on sculpture tours. We have done this in many…read morestates- Maine, Vermont, New York- and now Massachusetts. The Turn Park Space is a fairly large location spread out over many acres. There is a small river flowing next to the park with high rocky outcrops. They even placed a few sculptures on this escarpment to view from the other side. We both enjoyed our time there- my favorite piece was titled "Reflection", by Nikolai Silis.

I've loved coming here for years, but I am so saddened to find that I now have to pay $14 to…read moreenter... disappointed.

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!