Hiking Trails - CT & MA

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Jan
23
Sat
10:00 am Pittsfield, MA–Mass Audubon – Tr... @ Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA–Mass Audubon – Tr... @ Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Pittsfield
Jan 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Dale Abrams Member fee: $15       Non Member fee: $20 Search for tracks, scat, and other signs of our elusive wild cats and dogs that roam the fields and forests at Canoe Meadows.[...]
10:00 am West Stockbridge, MA–Mass Audubo... @ TurnPark Art Space, West Stockbridge, MA
West Stockbridge, MA–Mass Audubo... @ TurnPark Art Space, West Stockbridge, MA
Jan 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Zach Adams TurnPark Art Space and Mass Audubon collaborate for an evening of birds and their lovely evening chorus. A Mass Audubon Guide will take you through the art space learning about the many[...]
Jan
26
Tue
6:00 pm West Stockbridge, MA–Mass Audubo... @ TurnPark Art Space, West Stockbridge, MA
West Stockbridge, MA–Mass Audubo... @ TurnPark Art Space, West Stockbridge, MA
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Dale Abrams Enjoy a moonlit stroll at TurnPark with a Mass Audubon naturalist. On a short walk through the outdoor sculpture park, we’ll listen and watch with the lens of wildlife tracking, searching for[...]
Jan
30
Sat
10:00 am Lenox, MA–Mass Audubon – Winter ... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Lenox, MA–Mass Audubon – Winter ... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Dale Abrams Member fee: $15        Non-members: $20 Are all snowflakes truly unique? What happens to snow throughout the winter? How does snow transform and change from the moment it falls to[...]
Feb
6
Sat
9:00 am Lenox, MA–Mass Audubon – Birding... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Lenox, MA–Mass Audubon – Birding... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Feb 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Zach Adams Member fee: $22      Non-members: $28 Winter is a perfect time to start birdwatching. Birds often come close to our feeders and hardy winter birds can become familiar friends. We’ll explore[...]
Feb
9
Tue
6:30 pm Lenox, MA–Mass Audubon – Full Mo... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Lenox, MA–Mass Audubon – Full Mo... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA
Feb 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Zach Adams Member fee: $10     Non-members: $12 Enjoy a moonlit evening, walking and listening to the sounds of the night. We will take a gentle walk learning about what goes on in the[...]
Feb
12
Fri
6:30 pm Sheffield, MA–Mass Audubon – Sta... @ Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Sheffield, MA
Sheffield, MA–Mass Audubon – Sta... @ Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Sheffield, MA
Feb 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Dale Abrams, Zach Adams Member fee: $10      Nonmembers: $12 Enjoy a starlit evening listening and watching for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. We’ll explore fields, forests, and wetlands, learning about animal adaptations[...]
Feb
20
Sat
4:00 pm Sheffield, MA–Mass Audubon – Bir... @ Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Sheffield, MA
Sheffield, MA–Mass Audubon – Bir... @ Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Sheffield, MA
Feb 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Zach Adams Member fee: $22      Non-members: $28 Dive into the world of avian predators and how they spend the winter. From the daytime hawks perched on tree tops to the secretive evening[...]
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Hiking Trails in Connecticut & Massachusetts

Hiking Trail Map – Northwest Connecticut and Litchfield Hills

From easy and family-friendly – to challenging and super-rewarding – this region of Connecticut and Massachusetts offers dozens of hiking trails for all abilities. We’ve linked to the best available hiking trail maps available, and hope that you will enjoy!

Click the map icon (or here) for the Northwest Connecticut and the Litchfield Hills Hiking Trails Map.  This map is courtesy of the Northwest Hills Council of Governments and Housatonic Valley Association.

 

Hiking Trails in Western Massachusetts and Berkshire County

Visit the Berkshire Natural Resources Council for the Top Berkshire Trails!

 

Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails Interactive Map

Courtesy of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association

Visit the CFPA’s interactive map: Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System!

Use this interactive map to enhance your hike planning.

  • Click on the trail lines to learn trail names and length.
  • Select the Show Parking option in the top right corner to see trailhead parking locations.
  • Use the Zoom and Street View (person icon) tools on the bottom right to see more area details.
  • Click on specific parking locations (P icons) to view more details and link to driving directions.

For detailed descriptions of any major trail interruptions or closures that may affect your hike, click on the CFPA Trail Notices Page.

Whenever you’re planning to hit the trails, the latest information is waiting at the CFPA’s website for you. Have a fun and safe journey!

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