May 2017

Stroll the Flats after work. HOUSATONIC FLATS Wednesday, June 28, 5:30pm-6:30pm   Difficulty: Easy Description: Enjoy a riverside walk after work. This flat, 1 mile loop trail has beautiful views of the Housatonic River. Directions: From Great Barrington, take Rt. 7 North.  Look for the parking area on the left after passing…

Enjoy the views of the Father Loop at Alford Springs. ALFORD SPRINGS Saturday, June 17, 10:00am – 1:30pm Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (moderate elevation changes) Description: We will hike the beautiful 4.3 mile Father Loop. This trail takes you to an incredible vista with a view of Mt. Greylock, then winds you in and…

Come and explore this luscious northern hardwood forest. BASIN POND Wednesday, June 7, 10:00am – 1:00pm Difficulty: Easy (slow pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: The Basin Pond Trail is 2.5 miles and brings visitors through a natural amphitheater of rock-strewn slopes and cascading streams. State-of-the-art trail design and stonework create a trail with…

Up-close and personal with the Clam River. CLAM RIVER Wednesday, May 24, 10:00am-2:00pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: BNRC is completing a new trail on our Clam River Reserve.  Come walk the route and see for yourself the incredible views of the Clam River that this trail allows. We’ll…