Church Street Trailhead
Housatonic River Walk
Great Barrington, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
The Housatonic Riverwalk is a national recreation trail that follows the Housatonic River in downtown Great Barrington. The Dresser Avenue trailhead provides access to the northern section of the trail, from Main Street to the William Stanley Overlook on Dresser Avenue. The trail has been restored to a natural environment, allowing visitors and residents of downtown Great Barrington easy access to nature. The Housatonic Riverwalk is truly a unique downtown nature trail in the Berkshires and Western Massachusetts.
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