Welcome

Great Barrington Trails and Greenways is a collaborative effort promoting the development of an interconnected townwide trail system that will support walking, biking, an boating. The envisioned trail system will provide us all with safe opportunities to actively explore Great Barrington’s rich historic and natural resources, promoting public health and fostering appreciation and support of our diverse community assets. "GB Excursions" is an ongoing program of community walks, bikes and boating outings designed to encourage commuhity trail use.

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Our Vision
Great Barrington Traisl and Greenways Vison Map
Activities
Upcoming  Events ~ click on Activities for full details

GB Trails Meeting, Wednesday July 14th, 3PM at Berkshire South

Wednesdays in July ~ Trail Building Volunteer Days ~ Sponsored by the Appalachian Mountain Club & Greenagers.  Venues to be announced. Contacts:  Matthew J Moore, (413) 528-8003,mjmoore@outdoors.org & www.greenagers.org

Saturdays in July ~ Historic Downtown Great Barrington Walks ~  9:30-11am
Meet at the Mason Library. Contact: David Rutstein 413- 528-3002 david81amy@roadrunner.com

Saturday, July 10th ~  5.5mi Women’s AT Hike ~ 8am-3pm
From Goose Pond Rd, Tyringham to U.S 20 ~ pine forest, beaver ponds and Native American site, Lunch & Swimming at Upper Goose Pond Cabin Area, then ridge top hike and two bridge crossings to endpoint. Group size limited, preregistration required: ch.wards@verizon.net

Saturday, July 17th ~ Great Barrington Community Bike Ride ~ Roll along scenic Housatonic River, see the quaint village of Housatonic and the vibrant downtown of Great Barrington. Water stops along the way and free ice cream at the end! This is the perfect opportunity for families, kids, and adults to experience the best biking in Great Barrington!
30-mile ride: 8:00 am registration and 8:30 am roll out
5-mile ride: 9:30 am registration and 10:00 am roll out
Both rides begin and end at the Housatonic Community Center,Pleasant and Main Streets, Housatonic
Sponsored by the Great Barrington Bike Path Committee.For more information and route maps, contact Steffen Root at Berkshire Bike and Board at (413) 528-5555 or email him bikeandblade@hotmail.com.

The Appalachian Trail Needs YOU! Ongoing work projects led on Tuesdays and Saturdays, April through September, go to http//amcberkshire.org/at    And Click on "getting involved".

Save the Date! The Great GB WALK-ABOUT! Saturday, September 11th. 10-Noon. Lace up those sneakers and use your feet to demonstrate your support for pedestrian access and community trails. Form a team and participate in the walk-a-thon or just come enjoy the guided excursion of our developing Downtown Loop Trail which connects downtown, neighborhood areas, Lake Mansfield & Forest Trails to the Housatonic River and River Walk (3.5 miles) More info to come. Contact Christine @ Ch.wards@verizon.com

GB Pilots A.T. Community Partner Program
Appalachian Trail Conservancy joins Great Barrington Trail Conservancy -

 

 

 

 
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), a national nonprofit organization responsible for managing the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding lands, and the National Park Service (NPS) have selected Great Barrington, Massachusetts, as the third pilot project in their developing community-relations program.
Trail Building at Fountain Pond
Early last spring many community partners came together in an attempt to leverage resources and create a community trail. At the end of the 2009 trail season we are left with proof that the work is feasible, and a great amount a work completed.  All told, five organizations and twenty-four individuals gave 615 hours of work to the project.

 

 

 

  
See how you can help!
Partners
Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest Trail Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Trails are developing within the Lake Mansfield Conservation Forest that will allow woodland exploration as well as walking connections between Lake Mansfield, surrounding neighborhoods and downtown. The project has been fueled by over 250 hrs of volunteer labor and is also supported by grants from the Berkshire Environmental Endowment Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the Berkshire Garden Club as well as by funding from Lake Mansfield Alliance and the Town of Great Barrington through the Conservation Commission.