Trails.com - Your Guide to the Outdoors
Your guide to the outdoors.

We’re making the world a little greener. Check out how. For full access, Log In or begin your 14-Day Free Trial. Learn more…

Appalachian National Scenic Trail: CT & MA

North Adams Massachusetts Hikes

Overall Member Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars (3 Member Reviews)
Share
Write A Review I've done this Add to Wish List
Appalachian National Scenic Trail: CT & MA - North Adams Massachusetts Hikes

This 2,155-mile national scenic trail, journeying from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine, traverses the northwest corner of Connecticut and western Massachusetts, touring forest, field, and mountain top. It offers various tour options for round-trip, shuttle, and thru-trails. Special attractions: Vistas, ponds, waterfalls, the Housatonic River, hardwood and boreal forests, spring blooms, fall foliage.

© Copyright Hiking Southern New England
Published by Falcon Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: North Adams
Length: 138 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Point-to-point
Skill Level: Strenuous
Season: Spring through fall
Top Elevation: 3,491 feet
Local Contacts: Appalachian Trail Conference, 304-535-6331
Local Maps: Appalachian Trail Conference maps
Topo Map: Appalachian National Scenic Trail: CT & MA Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Southern New England Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
Got photos of this trail?  Upload Now

Recent Trail Reviews

William Rating:
Date of Trip: 11/1/2005
+2 Props
Late report - headed up to Brace Mountain to see the highest point in Dutch…
Chris Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/11/2005
+1 Props
Vigorous climb heading north out of Bull's Bridge! Great views back into NY…

Weather Conditions

  1. This Afternoon
    Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

  2. Tonight
    Partly cloudy in the evening...then clearing. Much cooler with lows around 30. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

  3. Sunday
    Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph... Becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

  4. Sunday Night
    Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 30. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Southern New England
Hiking Southern New England

by Rhonda & Greg Ostertag (Falcon Publishing)

The trails of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island weave an intriguing tapestry that invites…

Buy from Amazon.com

Nearby Trails

Find a Trail and Share Your Opinion

Nearby Accomodations