The Lake
Mansfield Loop is an
ideal escape for a hot summer day.
The parking lot is on Lake
Mansfield road. Situated just
outside the small town of Great
Barrington this attractive feature
boasts a shady woodland, a beach,
a small playground, barbeque pits,
and of course, a lake. The
trailheads are on Route-41/23 and
Lake Mansfield Road.
The trail is a relatively new
addition to the property, built
and conserved by the Great
Barrington Land Trust, it acts as
a throughway for neighborhoods and
a shady woodland loop for lakeside
sunbathers. It’s a short walk
through pine and hardwood that
isn’t anything to brag about
nevertheless a fine nicety. It’s
one of the largest open space
parcels proximal to Great
Barrington and best when taken
with a quick dip and a hot dog.
This leisurely wide trail is for
all ages and all hiking levels,
impossible to get lost in but very
possible to lose oneself in.
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getting a guided hike in this
region.
Directions:
From south, take RT-7/RT-41 north
and turn right onto Taconic Ave.
Then take your first right toward
Castle Street, then turn left onto
Castle street. Next take your
first right onto Castle Hill Ave
and stay on it until you see Lake
Mansfield road. Take that right
and continue until you see the
parking lot on the right side of
the road. From north, take RT-41
south and turn right onto
Christian Hill road. Head up the
hill then turn left onto Lake
Mansfield Road, the parking lot
will be on your left. Trailhead
Coordinates in Decimal Degrees:
42.205061,-73.366509
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