Map of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
LENGTH:
11 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Adams, Cheshire, Lanesborough, Pittsfield
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hoosic River Valley, rail-trail, farmland, wetlands, Cheshire Reservoir, Berkshire Mall
RELATED LINKS:
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an 11-mile long paved pathway that spans between Adams and Pittsfield in Northwestern Massachusetts. The trail was constructed along an abandoned railroad corridor and passes through residential neighborhoods, farmland, wetlands and forested areas. The north end of the trail is near the middle of Adams. The trail goes along the banks of Cheshire Reservoir. The south end is at the Berkshire Mall in Lanesborough.
Conditions
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is paved for its entire length. It is open for non-motorized use such as bike riding, walking and running. There are relatively few street crossings.
Communities
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail goes past the following communities: Adams, Cheshire and Lanesborough.
Points of Interest
The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Russell Street Field |
| Cheshire Elementary School |
| Cheshire Reservoir |
| Berkshire Mall |
End Points
The north end of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is located along Hoosac Street between Winter Street and Park Street in Adams.
The south end of the trail is located just east of the Berkshire Mall near the intersection of US Route 7 and Cheshire Road in Lanesborough.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in Northwest Massachusetts.
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