Appalachian Mountain Club
(413) 443-0011
Lanesboro, MA 01237
Naturalist programs, trail maps, environmental displays, camping supplies, outdoor books.
Appalachian Trail
(413) 442-8928
Clarksburg State Park to Mt. Everett State Reservation, 80 miles.
Bartholomew's Cobble
Weatogue Road, Ashley Falls, MA 01222, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 792, Stockbridge, MA 01262)
(413) 229-8600
westregion@ttor.org
http://www.thetrustees.org/
National natural landmark, a natural rock garden of ferns and rare wild flowers. 300 acres, an ideal spot to picnic and enjoy scenic views.
Bas Ridge Golf Club
151 Plunkett Avenue, Off Route 8, Hinsdale, MA 01235, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 446, Hinsdale, MA 01235)
(413) 655-2605, Fax (413) 655-2645
18 incredible greens w/holes that challenge but are "user friendly". Great rates & specials. Only 10 min. from Pittsfield. Open to public.
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls Rd., Mt. Washington, MA 01258
200 acres. For info call Mt. Washington State Forest.
Beartown State Forest
(413) 528-0904
Blue Hill Road, Monterey, MA 01245
12 campsites, 10,879 acres.
Berkshire Fishing Club
Located in Becket, MA 01223, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 83, Great Barrington, MA 01230)
(413) 243-5761, Fax (413) 528-5685
al@berkshirefishing.com
http://www.berkshirefishing.com/
Private club located on a 125-acre lake in a pristine, 850-acre natural environment untouched by development. Call for trial membership information.
Berkshire Horseback Adventures
384 East Street, Lenox, MA 01240, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2283, Lenox, MA 01240)
(413) 637-9090, Fax (413) 637-9091
BerkshireHorseback@aol.com
Scenic trail rides on beautiful horses. One hour, 1/2 day and overnight rides available.
Berkshire Mountain Llama Hikes
322 Landers Road, Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-2224
http://www.bcn.net/llamahike
Hike with fun and friendly llamas. Farm visits for families. Day, half-day, hourly & sunset hikes. Beautiful farm views and sunsets.
Berkshire Sculling Association
43 Roselyn Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 496-9160, Fax (413) 496-9160
info@berkshiresculling.com
http://www.berkshiresculling.com/
Instruction for single rowing shells. Rentals.
Berkshire West Athletic Club
Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2188, Pittsfield, MA 01202)
(413) 499-4600, Fax (413) 499-4235
http://www.berkshirewest.com/
The area's best & largest multipurpose recreational facility in the Berkshire's. A certified and professional staff committed to excellence.
Brodie Mountain Resort
Route 7, New Ashford, MA 01237, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1510, New Ashford, MA 01237)
(413) 443-4752, (413) 443-4751 - Ski Phone, Fax (413) 442-8937
brodie@vgernet.net
http://www.skibrodie.com/
Centrally located on Rte. 7, Brodie offers the highest ski mt. in Mass. X-C skiing, dining, nursery, on-slope accommodations, skiing day & night.
Bucksteep Manor Inn
885 Washington Mountain Road, Washington, MA 01223
(413) 623-5535/(800) 645-2825, Fax (413) 623-5231
http://www.bucksteepmanor.com/
Turn of the century manor inn, centrally located. Wedding, party & conference facilities. Pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis, camping, X-C skiing, lounge.
Canterbury Farm Ski Touring Center
1986 Fred Snow Road off Route 8, Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-0100, Fax (413) 623-0228
ibacon@aol.com
16 kms. of groomed and tracked trails to lake & beaver ponds. Equipment rental shop, warming area with food & beverages. 10 miles from Lee.
Catamount Ski Area
Rte. 23, South Egremont, MA 01258, Rte. 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 128, South Egremont, MA 01258)
(413) 528-1262/(800) 342-1840 Snow Conditions Only, Fax (518) 325-3155
catamount@berkshire.net
http://www.catamountski.com/
Catamount has 6 lifts, 26 big mountain trails, many long or wide that provides the most enjoyable skiing & riding as well as short lift lines.
Cheshire Bait-Bike-Blade Shop
13 Main Street, abuts the Ashuwillticook River Trail, Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-2419, Fax (413) 743-2479
Offering a wide selection of live bait/tackle/crawlers & worms. Bike & blade rentals. Picnic area/snacks & beverages. Open 7 days a week.
County-Wide Fishing Locations
Becket - Center Pond, Yokum Pond; Cheshire - Cheshire Reservoir; Clarksburg - Mausert Pond; Egremont - Prospect Lake; Hinsdale - Ashmere Lake; Lee - Goose Pond, Laurel Lake; Monterey - Benedict Pond;
Fishing/Hunting Licenses are required for all persons, age 15 or over. Licenses can be obtained by contacting either a city or town clerk, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, 100 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02202 or at sporting goods stores. New Marlboro - Thousand Acre Swamp; Otis - Benton Pond, East Otis Reservoir; Pittsfield - Onota & Pontoosuc Lakes; Richmond - Richmond Pond; Stockbridge - Stockbridge Bowl; Windsor - Windsor Pond.
County-wide Lakes & Ponds
Mohawk State Forest, Route 2; North Pond, Savoy Mtn. State Forest, Florida; Prospect Lake Park, North Egremont; Otis Lake, Tolland State Forest, Otis; Onota Lake, Onota Boulevard; Pittsfield State Forest, Cascade Street; Pontoosuc Lake, Route 7,
Ashmere Lake, Route 143, Plunkett Lake, Church Street, Hinsdale; Benedict Pond, Beartown State Forest, Gt. Barrington; Card Lake, Route 41, West Stockbridge; Egremont Country Club, Route 23, Gt. Barrington; Lake Garfield, Route 23, Monterey;Pittsfield; Spectacle Pond, Cold Spring Road, Sandisfield; York Lake, Sandisfield State Forest, New Marlborough; Card Lake, Route 41, West Stockbridge; Wahconah Falls State Forest, off Route 9, Dalton.
County-Wide Snowmobiling
Snowmobiles are allowed in many of the State Parks in Berkshire County. Rentals are available for guided tours only. For detailed information, rules and regulations contact Region 5 Headquarters, P.O. Box 1433, Pittsfield, MA 01202, (413) 442-8928.
Cranwell Resort & Golf Club
55 Lee Road, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-1364/(800) 272-6935, Fax (413) 637-4364
info@cranwell.com
http://www.cranwell.com/
Over 10km of groomed ski trails. Rossignol rentals. Group & private lessons. Enjoy a hot chocolate, soup or lunch in Sloane's Tavern.
Head Professional: David Strawn. 18-hole championship Par 70 course on 380 acres. World class instruction at Cranwell Golf School. Driving Range/pro shop/Sloane's Tavern on the Green.
Egremont Country Club
Route 23, Great Barrington, MA 01230, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 547, Great Barrington, MA 01230)
(413) 528-4222, Fax (413) 528-2791
egremont@bcn.net
http://www.bcn.net/~egremont
Scenic 18-hole golf course nestled in the beautiful Berkshires. Driving range, stocked pro shop, private lessons, banquet facility for 250 guests.
Jiminy Peak, The Mountain Resort
Between Routes 7 & 43, 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237
(413) 738-5500/(800) 882-8859, Fax (413) 738-5729
info@jiminypeak.com
http://www.jiminypeak.com/
Berkshires' only 4-season resort/conference center. Skiing, tennis program, alpine slide, mini-golf, trout pond. Exquisite lodging and dining.
Jug End State Reservation/Wildlife Management Area
Jug End Road, Egremont, MA 01230
1,150 acres. For info call Mt. Washington State Forest.
Mt. Greylock State Reservation
Rockwell Road, Lanesboro, MA 01237
(413) 499-4262
35 campsites, 12,500 acres.
Natural Bridge State Park
Rte. 8, North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-6392
47 acres.
Notchview Reservation
Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 792, Stockbridge, MA 01262)
(413) 684-0148
westregion@ttor.org
http://www.thetrustees.org/
30 km of cross-country ski trails. Gentle slopes for beginners and challenging trails for advanced skiers. Warming and waxing area.
October Mountain State Forest
Woodland Road, Lee, MA 01238
(413) 243-1778
50 campsites, 16,127 acres.
Pittsfield State Forest
Cascade Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 442-8992
31 campsites, 10,000 acres.
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0320, Fax (413) 637-0499
berkshires@massaudubon.org
http://www.massaudubon.org/
Seven miles of trails, 1500 acres of natural beauty. Nature programs, including naturalist guided canoe trips, rentals. Call for program list.
Sand Springs Pool & Spa
158 Sand Springs Road, Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5205, Fax (413) 458-8383
kgeorge957@aol.com
Natural thermal spring Olympic size pool/toddler pool/outdoor hot tub/grass beach/carpeted deck/chairs/tables/umbrellas/large pavilion/snack bar.
Ski Butternut
Route 23, State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2000/(800) 438-SNOW, Snow Conditions Recording Only, Fax (413) 528-1295
info@skibutternut.com
http://www.skibutternut.com/
The Affordable Family Fun Mtn. 22 Trails, 8 Lifts, 100% Snowmaking, Kids Program, Ski shop, $199 Season Pass, $15 Days, $45 Ski & Stay pkg.
Skyline Country Club
Route 7, Lanesboro, MA 01237
(413) 445-5584
Scenic, 18-hole club. Open to the public. Golf outings. Dining area with pub menu. Banquets and parties welcome.
Undermountain Farm
400 Undermountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-3365, Fax (413) 637-1008
http://www.sprague.com/umf
Lovely farm near Tanglewood. Licensed instruction hunt seat & dressage. Guided trail rides. Riding day camp. Indoor arena. Boarding & turnout.
Wahconah Falls State Park
Off Rte. 9, Dalton, MA 01226
104 acres. For info call Pittsfield State Forest.
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
(413) 663-6312
Rte. 8, North Adams, MA 01247
7 acres.
Wild 'N Wet Snow & Water and Bike Rentals, Inc.
Summer: Matt Reilly's Restaurant, Route 7, Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield, MA 01201, Winter: Reservations required for snowmobiling from Matt Reilly's Restaurant or Mt. Greylock, (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2284, Lenox, MA 01240)
(413) 445-5211, Fax (413) 637-2370
caseycare@peoplepc.com
2&3 seat jets/skis for the whole family; pontoon boats/canoes/paddleboats/bike rentals. Winter snowmobile tours throughout the Berkshire's.
Windsor State Forest
River Road, Windsor, MA 01270
24 campsites, 1,743 acres. For info call Savoy Mountain State Forest.
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