Hiking In and Around North Adams
Hiking around North Adams is defined by mountain trails, woodland paths, and routes to waterfalls. The network of trails provides options for various fitness levels, from easy family-friendly walks to more difficult hikes.
Cascades Trail
The most popular hiking route in North Adams is the Cascades Trail, a 2.7 mile trail that takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to complete. This easy, scenic hike that leads to a beautiful hidden waterfall, is perfect for a peaceful escape and family-friendly hiking.
Spruce Hill
Another top favorite among local hiking enthusiasts is Spruce Hill via Appalachian Trail, a moderate 4.9 mile path. The trail follows a section of the Appalachian Trail through the Hoosac Range.
Hoosic River Greenway Trail
Hoosic River Greenway Trail is a peaceful urban trail in North Adams following the river with easy access and local charm.
Bellows Pipe Trail
The Bellows Pipe Trail is a moderate hiking trail in Mount Greylock State Reservation. The pathway will provide visitors access to an expansive hiking area with overlooks, waterfalls, and plenty of wildlife-viewing opportunities. The trail is 5.8 miles up and down the summit of Mt. Greylock.
Tannery Falls
The Tannery Falls Trailhead is the parking area for a well-known series of cascades in Savoy Mountain State Forest. At the parking lot, visitors will find a hiking trail that heads into a tranquil Western Massachusetts forest. It is a 0.5 mile out and back trail. As visitors reach the bottom of the ravine, they will be able to see a tall 100-foot waterfall.
Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park features a natural white marble bridge and peaceful woodland trails, great for families and casual hikers.
Bring your bike, roller blades, or running shoes, this trail is perfect for all ages and abilities.
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a 12.5-mile paved trail perfect for family rides, jogging, and casual cyclists, winding through stunning Berkshire Valley scenery.
Greylock Glen
Popular trails starting from Greylock Glen include the Glen Meadow Loop (1.57 miles), mostly flat, gravel-covered 10-foot wide loop which meanders around the main part of the Glen and Moser Farm Loop East (1.25 miles), mostly flat double track, then climbs slightly to a beautiful view of Mt. Greylock and the Cheshire Harbor trail head.
