Western Mass, Site 14: Yokun Ridge

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 14 Map: Yokun Ridge icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 6+ Miles

Bonus Map: Kennedy Park to Yokun Ridge Connector

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Stockbridge Bowl from Olivia’s Overlook
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Section of the Burbank Trail on Yokun Ridge between Monks Pond and Olivia’s Overlook
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Start of the Old Baldhead Road trail below Lenox Mtn.
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At Monks Pond on the east side of Yokun Ridge
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The Burbank Trail along the crest of Yokun Ridge

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Western Mass, Site 13: Kennedy Park

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 13 Map: Kennedy Park icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 4 Miles

Bonus Map: Kennedy Park to Yokun Ridge Connector

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Cold Spring at Kennedy Park
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Awesome winding singletrack along the curvy KPMB4 Trail at Kennedy Park
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The Woolsey Trail at Kennedy Park
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A typical woodland trail at Kennedy Park
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The Woolsey Trail near the Arcadian Shop at Kennedy Park
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The summit gazebo at Kennedy Park

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Western Mass, Site 12: Shaker Mountain

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 12 Map: Shaker Mountain icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 6.5 Miles

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The Taconic Range rises behind a trail runner returning to Hancock Shaker Village during an ultramarathon event
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Sign at the start of the Shaker Mtn. Trail about a quarter mile SE of the Lower Dam junction
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The Griffin Trail crosses a slope above a brook
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The “Perfect Stone Wall” on top of Holy Mount
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trail bridge over Shaker Brook
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Hancock Shaker Village from the North Family Trail

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Western Mass, Site 11: Pittsfield State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 11 Map: Pittsfield State Forest icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 9 Miles

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Running along a brief open road portion of the Taconic Crest Trail at Pittsfield State Forest
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Taconic Crest Trail in Pittsfield State Forest
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Tilden Swamp (currently beaver-flooded) near the crest of the Taconic Ridge at Pittsfield State Forest
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The Bearclaw Trail at Pittsfield State Forest
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Bridge along the Deer Hill Trail at Pittsfield State Forest
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Ascending the Lulu Brook Trail at Pittsfield State Forest
Ascending the Lulu Brook Trail at Pittsfield State Forest
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Berry Pond along the Taconic Ridge in Pittsfield State Forest
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Leaf-off vista along a switchback on the Honolulu Trail in Pittsfield State Forest

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Western Mass, Site 10: The Boulders

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 10 Map: The Boulders icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 4-5 Miles

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Typical stretch of trail at The Boulders
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Beneath conifers along the Red Trail near Gulf Road at The Boulders
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Pond and trail at The Boulders
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Trail at The Boulders
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Typical trail at The Boulders in Dalton / Pittsfield

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Western Mass, Site 9: Notchview

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 9 Map: Notchview icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 4.5 Miles

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Minor Trail at Notchview
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Summer along the Mixed Woods Trail at Notchview
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Starting up the Bumpus Trail through Bates Field at Notchview
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Running through Bates Field at Notchview
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Mossy portion of the Bridge Trail at Notchview
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Stone wall at Notchview
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Returning at sunset
crossing the open field near the Notchview parking lot during a trail run event (photo by Ben Kimball, copyright 2017)
crossing the open field near the Notchview parking lot during a trail run event

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Western Mass, Site 8: Mohawk Trail State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 8 Map: Mohawk Trail State Forest icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 4.75 Miles

Autumn along the Mahican-Mohawk Trail at Mohawk Trail State Forest
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Running along a mown field portion of the Mahican-Mohawk Trail below the slopes of Todd Mountain at Mohawk Trail State Forest
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Campground Road at Mohawk Trail State Forest
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The easternmost vista ledge on Todd Mountain
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Pink lady’s-slippers at Mohawk Trail State Forest
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The Mahican-Mohawk Trail along the northeastern slope of Todd Mountain at Mohawk Trail State Forest
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Pine plantation along the Elder Grove Trail at Mohawk Trail State Forest
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Along the Cold River in spring at Mohawk Trail State Forest
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Start of the Mahican-Mohawk Trail at Mohawk Trail State Forest

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Western Mass, Site 7: Pelham Lake Park

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 7 Map: Pelham Lake Park icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 5.5 Miles

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SE View ledge on Adams Mountain at Pelham Lake Park
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Todd Mountain from Pelham Lake
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Williams Trail at Pelham Lake Park in Rowe
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Excellent trail signage at Pelham Lake Park in Rowe
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Bog bridge along the Lake View Trail at Pelham Lake Park
Trail signs at Pelham Lake Park
Adams Mountain Trail
Southeast View Trail

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Western Mass, Site 6: Monroe State Forest

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 6 Map: Monroe State Forest icon_pdf

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to a printing error, the quick reference data at the start of the Monroe profile on page 30 is incorrect (it is actually the data for Site 2: Pine Cobble). It should say:

DISTANCE: 10+ Miles

TOWN: Monroe / Florida

DIFFICULT: Challenging

TRAIL STYLE: Lollipop Loop

TRAIL TYPE: Singletrack

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Running up the Spruce Hill Trail at Monroe State Forest

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Dunbar Brook and the Dunbar Brook Trail at Monroe State Forest

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Stream crossing during the annual Monroe Dunbar Brook Trail Race

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Autumn view from the top of Spruce Mountain in Monroe State Forest

Summer view from the top of Spruce Mountain in Monroe State Forest

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Dense hobblebush along the Spruce Mtn. Trail north of the summit

Raycroft Lookout over the Deerfield River valley

Running alongside Dunbar Brook

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Western Mass, Site 5: Hoosac Ridge Trail

This map is intended to be used in conjunction with the site profile text in the TRAIL RUNNING Western Massachusetts guidebook (Kimball 2015, UPNE).

Site 5 Map: Hoosac Ridge Trail icon_pdf

Suggested Route Distance: 6 Miles

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Hoosac Ridge Trail north of Spruce Hill

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Trail racer descending the north side of Spruce Hill

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Spring wildflower explosion along the Hoosac Ridge Trail in May

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View of Mt. Greylock from the summit of Spruce Hill

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The Mahican-Mohawk Trail along Hoosac Ridge

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Mahican-Mohawk Trail marker along Hoosac Ridge

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Trail racer along Hoosac Ridge just north of Spruce Hill

Most of the Hoosac Ridge Trail was built and is maintained by the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. This hardworking land trust is responsible for some of the finest sections of trail in western Massachusetts. Check them out at: http://www.bnrc.net/

To purchase either a hardcopy or ebook version of the Trail Running Western Massachusetts guidebook (May 2015), please visit a local bookseller or click here (Amazon), here (Barnes & Noble), or here (the publisher).

All photos copyright 2014 by Ben Kimball unless otherwise noted.