Neat, but the lot was full. There is a wall that blocks views. Sludge, mud and snow runoff…read more. Review: 3

Stunning overlook - even when the weather's rainy and cloudy! We went in the late fall and even…read morethe drive along Lenox Road to the overlook was gorgeous and lovely. An added benefit is that the place is a trailhead to the Charcoal Trail (so named as there used to be charcoal pits here) which is a moderate/hard loop trail which culminates in another set of vista points looking both in the same direction as the Olivia Overlook as well as the opposite direction. It's a quicker route to the vista points if you take the right-hand side of the loop but either way, you'll: 1) be in for an uphill slog; 2) have a great sense of accomplishment making the vista point; 3) will see some beautiful ravines, slopes, brooks, boulders, and trees. Although the well-marked Charcoal Trail loop is only about 1.6 miles long, it takes longer than you think due to the uphill sections. Take water - and a hiking stick will help too.

So much for the "creek," because it was a full-on raging river during our recent first visit…read more Firstly, the trails here are mostly not wheelchair accessible, and the heavy rainfall in the week prior caused many parts of the trails a tad treacherous to navigate. Still, a nature preserve gets extra love from me because I love nature, and I'm grateful for efforts to protect and preserve natural spaces like this. Parking is aplenty, trails are colour-coded, and some of the trails are gravely, which is not my favourite type. The old paper mill site so close to the water's edge was an unexpected treat and I appreciate its historical connection. I look forward to a revisit.

Nice easy hike Gorgeous anytime of year…read moreThe Hannacroix creek is a beauty there trails to explore and two main entrances!

What an amazing day celebrating this Labor Day weekend of 2023 my husband and I completely enjoyed…read moreour day with friends. The staff are amazing so accommodating for every need, they are the best, and so friendly and helpful. One of the best summer activities to do, totally check this place out.

Summer goes by too quickly but I can promise there is no better way to enjoy a day than on a…read morepontoon boat on Pontoosuc Lake. U-Drive Boat Rental makes it super easy; everything from from reserving the boat to getting out on the water is a a breeze Andy and his dedicated staff will do whatever it takes to ensure a terrific day on the lake - they even offer to help load your bags onto the boat. The views are spectacular and the water is divine so don't forget your bathing suits! The boats are in tip top shape and most have a nice shade awning to get out of the sun if you like. All boats are equipped with life jackets so you can put one on and float in the water - which is also lovely to do! Plan to spend at least 3 or 4 hours, I guarantee you will not want to see your day on the boat end. We will definitely do this again.. Thanks U-Drive Boat Rental!! Lori and Friends.

Beautiful trails and an amazing view from the top. We arrived around 11AM on a fall Saturday and…read morethere were only a few spots left in the parking area. There is a $6 fee for parking, and the machine takes credit cards. We hiked up to the summit on the Blue trail which connected to the red trail. Trails were clearly marked and not too difficult. We even found a few geocaches along the way. Be sure to take the short spur trail to Devil's Pulpit for a spectacular view. Even though the parking lot was nearly full, there are enough trails to that we never felt crowded. It took us about 2 hours total for our climb up and down the mountain, with some time spent enjoying the view from the summit.

Finally came here after having it bookmarked for years. Medium lot fills up quick. Paid parking. 9…read morebucks. There was a DCR worker there helping people figure out which trail was better for them. He was very polite. There are 2 trails to get to the top. You can take the steep shorter trail or a longer trail that wasn't as steep. I opted for the steep one. Definitely a good little hike. I was out of breath. The top has a phenomenal view. Absolutely breathtaking. Definitely a place you need to put on your list of things to do.

A hidden gem Beautiful lake nice beach clean restrooms…read moreWonderful staff and lifeguards

Great spot on the river. Well kept. William was pleasant and we were grateful to have spent the…read morenight while traveling.

A nice family campground. If you're looking for what is called camping now, don't bother. If you…read morelike "real" camping, ie; no store on property, no pool, no cable or high speed internet, this is for you. Arrived, got our campsite and was cooking dinner over an open fire in no time. No frills camping. (which is the way it's supposed to be, right?) The owners were really nice and helpful, the property was well kept and there was a large playground for kids to use. I recommend this for people who are looking for a good time without all that "KOA Approved" garbage. Good people, good place, great times.

This place is amazing to take a walk or a bike ride(keep in mind your type of bike)! I have never…read morecamped here as I live nearby, but it seems relatively quiet and calm. Nice boat launch, and it's great for kids!

We came here for a picnic on Father's Day and the weather was great. There was plenty of on-site…read moreparking near the water (convenient for boat launchers and picnic goers), and there were several pavilions for rent. A nice children's play area was also available, plus lots of grass for kicking a ball around. There were great views of the Hudson River as well as the highway and railroad bridge. Sadly, no trains went by while we were there. They have nice campgrounds which we drove by on the way in, which seemed isolated from each other and well designed. At least a couple of hiking trails were also observed. Well worth the $6 cover charge to get in.

I visited this trail today for the first time. I really enjoyed the view of the river…read moreand the serenity. The path is flat, with blue crushed stone and quite wide so even someone with a wheelchair could navigate it. At times the river falls out of view and comes back again while the trail takes you through meadows and more populated areas of the town. A great way to get out and enjoy nature in Western Massachusetts.

"Hey, babe Take a walk on the wild side"…read more(Lou Reed) Great Barrington, MA was founded way back in 1738. So what did the town do to celebrate it's 250th anniversary? They staged a cleanup of the Housatonic River and volunteers removed 15 tons of debris from the riverbank. This was the start of a river restoration project that culminated in the creation of the Housatonic River Walk. The River Walk was built in two sections known as "Upstream" and "Downstream". We walked the Upstream section yesterday. It runs from the River Walk bulletin board at 195 Main Street to the William Stanley Overlook. The entrance has a pretty steep staircase, so you'd best be paying attention and not be texting with your BFF. The trail is short, but has some gorgeous views of the river on your left. This portion of the trail ends at the William Stanley Overlook - a nice observation point where you can admire the view and learn about Mr. Stanley, a local inventor who developed an electrical transformer. His 1886 breakthrough was responsible for running electrical wires across the river to transmit power to stores and offices on Great Barrington's Main Street. The upstream section's exit is a staircase going up to the St. Peter's Church parking lot on Dresser Avenue. This worked great for us, because we had conveniently parked our car there. It's not the longest trail we ever walked, but it was one of the more interesting and scenic walks we've taken.