Chalet Wildlife Area

Nearly 8,000 acres of forest stretched across Cheshire, Dalton, Lanesborough, and Windsor. Open for fishing, hunting, trapping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For hiker safety, hunting is not allowed in the hiking trail areas.

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Cheshire Cobble Trailhead
Chalet Wildlife Management Area Notch Road Parking
East parking lot for the Chalet Wildlife Area, and the trailhead for the Cheshire Cobble Trail. Cheshire Cobble Trail goes west uphill to a junction with the Appalachian Trail at The Cobbles, which offers a breathtaking view of the town and surrounding hillsides.
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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
A 10-foot wide, 11-mile long 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. Walking, cycling, and rollerblading are all common activities, the trail is pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Accessibility for the respective activities and disability can be limited by seasonality and weather. Cheshire has multiple access points for the trail. Access points with parking are listed below.
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Chalet Wildlife Management Area West Parking
West parking lot for Chalet Wildlife Management Area
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Common Table Food and Drink
Pub-style food and bar. Reservation link: https://resy.com/cities/cheshire-ma/venues/common-table
Tue-Thu 4-9PM, Fri Sat 4-10PM$20-30