2.8 mi+650 ftout-and-back
The Cobbles
Cheshire, MA
Start in Cheshire and climb to a ledge overlooking villages, a lake and the surrounding mountains.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL · MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts
A day in the Berkshires
The trail through the Berkshires links highlands, river walks and shaded glens. You do not need to cross the state to experience that variety. A short walk can have its own beginning, change of scene and return.
MANew England
- 01Berkshire highlands
- 02Cobble Hill
- 03Finerty Pond
EXPLORE ON THE MAP
Start with a real walk, then explore around it.
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ATC 14 STATE CHALLENGE
A real walk to start with.
PLAN A REAL STOP
Useful places in Massachusetts
Start with things that change a walk: where you can access the trail, sleep, camp, or stop for a view. These come from the official NPS / ATC facilities dataset; check current notices before relying on them.
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KNOW THE STATE
What changes here.
Three landmarks to know
Berkshire highlands · Cobble Hill · Finerty Pond
Something to notice
When the woodland becomes darker, what changes underfoot? Stop on the path to notice before you try to name the trees.
A change of light, leaf litter or ground cover can give you something to investigate without identifying every species. Stay on the path and compare what you notice before and after the woodland changes.
Planning note
Use a route’s stated trailhead. A different approach can change the total considerably; summit spurs and the return trip must be counted separately.