Parks and the outdoors in Lanesborough

8 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Lanesborough.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
A 10-foot wide, 11-mile paved rail trail path. The Ashuwillticook (ash-oo-will-ti-cook) Rail Trail runs parallel to Route 8 through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. The southern end of the trail begins at the entrance to the Berkshire Mall off Route 8 in Lanesborough. The northern end is at Adams center. The trail passes Cheshire Reservoir, the Hoosic River, and several wetland habitats with abundant wildlife. Parking lots and restrooms are available along the way. A pamphlet with maps is widely available. Bicycles are welcome.
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Balance Rock State Park
A park in Pittsfield State Forest, featuring a large rock balanced on top of a smaller rock. Hiking, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling.
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Bill Laston Memorial Fields
Public park and sports fields. Seecum Brook flows through the park and is available for wading and swimming. No dogs allowed.
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Lanesboro Restaurant & Pizza
Lanesboro Pizza House
Family owned and operated restaurant since 1996, specializing in pizza and Greek cuisine. The pizza is not recommended. Located near the shores of Pontoosuc Lake, with a view of the lake and the Taconic Range.
Sun Mon 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM
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Mount Greylock State Reservation
West Mountain Rd. to Cheshire Harbor Trail (for hike). Run by the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources, this 12,500-acre (50.6-km²) area features the state's only sub-alpine forest. About 70 miles (110 km) of trails traverse the mountain, including the Appalachian Trail. Five lean-to shelters are available for backpacking. The summit features Bascom Lodge which was built from local materials in the late 1930s and offers lodging and hot food. Also at the summit in Adams is the Veterans War Memorial Tower, a 93-ft (28-m) tall Quincy granite tower with possible 90-mile views. Rockwell Road past the Visitor's Center is closed during the winter.
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Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitors' Center
Has park trail maps and orientation and regional tourist information. Exhibits focus on the natural and cultural history of the park. There is a short trail through the meadow that is great for bird watching. The hillside also has a beautiful view of the Pontoosuc Lake valley along the Pittsfield-Lanesborough border.
Memorial Day to Labor Day: from 9AM-9PM; Labor Day to Columbus Day: 9AM-7PM; Winter hours, Columbus Day to Memorial Day: 9AM-4PM. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
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Pontoosuc Lake
Boating, fishing, swimming, and other water recreation. Boat rentals are available.
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Ramblewild
Forest adventure park, with family and fitness activities available. Includes ropes courses and hiking and snowshoe trails.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Lanesborough (CC BY-SA 4.0).