North Adams, Massachusetts Travel Information

Adams, North Adams, and the Massachusetts Northern Berkshires Heading north on Route 7, you’ll pass Pontoosuc Lake on the left. This is a nice place to sailboard or canoe, and there are rental outlets along the shore. For a scenic detour, take Peck’s Road, a lef... Adams, MA

Bascom Lodge, Mount Greylock A traditional lodge at the top of the highest summit in Massachusetts. A windblown summit looming in mists and tracked by the Appalachian Trail, yet visited by tourists who step out of their cars dres... North Adams, MA

Bennington, Vermont Bennington, in fact, is where it all began. It was the first town west of the Connecticut River to be chartered by New Hampshire royal governor Benning Wentworth. The charter was drawn up in 1749, whe... Bennington, VT

Clarksburg State Park Campground Clarksburg State Park is up in the absolute northwestern corner of Massachusetts, right along the Vermont border. The sites at this moderately sized campground are carved out of a dense forest of pine... Clarksburg, MA

Green Mountains South around Bennington, Vermont Not long out of Bennington, Route 9 East begins to climb, then enters the Green Mountain National Forest. The forest’s western border begins just outside Bennington and stretches eastward to the town ... Bennington, VT

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The Cascades (Distance: 1.0 mi) This short hike is just minutes from downtown North Adams and Williamstown. The Cascades, sometimes referred to as North Brook Falls, are a favorite cool-off spot for the locals, and one of the northe...

North Adams, MA - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

North Brook Cascade (Distance: 1.2 mi) Just a couple of minutes from downtown North Adams and MassMoca, this unbridled waterfall is the favorite place for local residents to cool off on hot summer days. North Brook courses down the norther...

North Adams, MA - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

Mt. Greylock - Bellows Pipe Loop (Distance: 2.3 mi) Highlights: Climbing gradually along a riverside on a cared-for and quiet trail, hammering home up the most fun “paved” road ever. Tread: 7.7 miles on doubletrack; 4.8 miles on dirt road; 0.9 mile on...

North Adams, MA - Mountain Biking - length:13.6 mi

Appalachian Trail: North Adams (Eph's Lookout) to Harmon Hill & Bennington (Distance: 3.1 mi) At either end of this 2-day backpacking hike there are justifiably popular day hikes, described below. If you're not inclined to go backpacking, don't let the 18.1-mile total distance scare you away ...

North Adams, MA - Hiking - length:18.1 mi

Mount Williams (Distance: 3.1 mi) A very pleasant loop hike that includes the summit of Mount Williams and a scenic journey along the path of the original summit road up Mount Greylock. The Appalachian Trail (AT) has crossed the summi...

North Adams, MA - Hiking - length:1.7 mi

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North Adams North Adams Country Club Public, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.1 miles from center of North Adams, Massachusetts

Taconic Taconic Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6640 yards, par 71 4.5 miles from center of North Adams, Massachusetts

Stamford Valley 1 Stamford Valley Golf Club Public, 9 holes 2955 yards, par 36 4.6 miles from center of North Adams, Massachusetts

Forest Park Forest Park Country Club Public, 9 holes 2628 yards, par 34 4.9 miles from center of North Adams, Massachusetts

Waubeeka Waubeeka Golf Links Public, 18 holes 6500 yards, par 72 6.8 miles from center of North Adams, Massachusetts

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