Appalachian Trail at Housatonic St

The trail crosses MA Rt 8 here

Address: 470-494 W Housatonic St
Getting there: head to Main St (MA Rt 8/9) from High St. Then, take Depot St to W Housatonic St; the trail head is at the junction with W Housatonic St

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