Today, the first day of spring was a beautiful day for a hike. I decided to go for a hike with my hiking group led by our leader Freya Segal Freya has been leading this group for many years always coming up with a new wonderful destination. Today we went to Fountain Pond which is part of Beartown State Forest. The weather was beautiful, bright blue sunny skis and close to 80. I am very fortunate to live and work in Stockbridge, it is truly a wonderful four season destination.
Beartown State Forest has two distinctly
different
worlds between the summer and winter. During the warm
months the pristine 35-acre
Benedict Pond attracts swimmers, boaters and fishermen. An
extensive
network of trails on over 12,000 acres offers visitors a
chance to glimpse deer, bear,
bobcat, fisher and other wildlife, including the park's
namesake, the Black Bear. Brooks, beaver ponds, rich deciduous forest,
flowering shrubs and wildflowers and fall foliage are plentiful. The Appalachian
Trail passes near Benedict Pond and
offers spectacular wooded views.
The other half of the year the forest becomes
a winter wonderland, where visitors on cross-country skis, snowshoes
or snowmobiles can explore a snow-covered wilderness. The 1.5 mile Benedict Pond Loop Trail is a must in any season. Year-round camping is also available.
Nearby, on US Rte. 7 in Great Barrington, Fountain Pond State Park and Monument Mountain (The Trustees of Reservations) offer a variety of hiking trails and breathtaking views any time of year.
Plan to visit our Stockbridge Bed & Breakfast and enjoy hikes in the beautiful Berkshire Hills.
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