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Hancock

Hancock is a town of 700 people in Massachusetts in the Berkshire region. Its two most notable attractions are Jiminy Peak ski resort and the historic site of Hancock Shaker Village.

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    Berry Pond & Berry Pond Trail

    A pond and hiking trail on Berry Mountain in Pittsfield State Forest, deep in the hills of Hancock. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. Trail information can be found here. It's accessible on foot via Taconic Crest Trail in Hancock off of Route 20, or by vehicle via Cascade Street in Pittsfield.

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    Ioka Valley Farm

    3475 Route 43, Seasonal activities: Uncle Don's Barnyard, maple syrup, pancake breakfast, strawberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees.

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    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

    Jiminy Peak Resort is an alpine ski resort. In addition to the winter offerings of skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor pools, in the summer the resort has an alpine super slide, a mountain coaster, and hiking and mountain biking, as well a high ropes course. Various lodging, dining, and shopping accommodations are on the property as well. In 2007, Jiminy Peak was the first private United States company to invest in its own megawatt wind turbine, and in 2012 it installed a cogeneration unit in the Country Inn to provide both heat and hot water from the same energy source.

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    Shaker Trail

    A walking and hiking trail which begins at Hancock Shaker Village and loops through Pittsfield State Forest. Highlights include a reservoir constructed by the Shakers, the foundations of some buildings from the Village's North Family, and the sacred sites of Mount Sinai and Holy Mount, where the Hancock and Mount Lebanon Shakers, respectively, held special services. The entire trail loop is 6.5 miles, and includes some strenuous portions. Directions and historical interpretative materials are available at the listed url as well as being provided at the ticket desk of Hancock Shaker Village. Admission to the historic site is not required, however, it is recommended that you check in at the ticket desk across the street. Maps are available there. Parking is available near the trail head on the north side of Route 20, as well as at the historic site on the south side of the highway.

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    Taconic Crest Trail

    Taconic Crest Trail is a 37-mile-long trail beginning in Hancock and running through Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.