Pittsfield State Forest

Pittsfield State Forest
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Pittsfield State Forest
Location in Massachusetts
Pittsfield State Forest
Pittsfield State Forest (the United States)
LocationPittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°30′08″N 73°18′56″W / 42.5022986°N 73.3155531°W / 42.5022986; -73.3155531[1]
Area10,601 acres (4,290 ha)[2]
Elevation2,202 ft (671 m)[1]
AdministratorMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteOfficial website

Pittsfield State Forest is an 11,000-acre (4,500 ha) Massachusetts state forest located in the town of Pittsfield and managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.[3] The forest is the location of Berry Pond, which sitting atop Berry Mountain at an elevation of 2,150 feet (660 m) is the highest natural body of water in the state.[4]

Activities and amenities

  • Trails: There are more than 30 miles (48 km) of trails available for hiking, walking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. Off-road vehicle usage requires a permit. Trails include the .5-mile (0.80 km), wheelchair-accessible Tranquility Trail[4] as well as access to the 35-mile (56 km) Taconic Crest Trail.
  • Camping: There are 32 sites for tents, pop-up, group, and standard non-electric camping.[5]
  • The forest also offers non-motorized boating and fishing on Berry Pond[6] and restricted hunting.

References

  1. ^ a b "Berry Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  3. ^ "Pittsfield State Forest". Department of Conservation and Recreation. June 27, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Tranquility Trail". Department of Conservation and Recreation. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 2, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  5. ^ "Pittsfield State Forest". Reserve America. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  6. ^ "Pittsfield State Forest" (PDF). The BerkshireWeb. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
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