The
Preiffer ArboretumPerfect
for an afternoon stroll or early
morning ramble, what this trail
lacks in length it makes up for in
character. This quiet mile loop
cuts through thick old woods and
finishes with great views of Long
Pond. Only a short drive from the
center of Great Barrington this
parcel, owned and maintained by
Great Barrington Land Conservancy,
is a pleasure to walk, especially
when time is short.
It begins with a small boardwalk
then forks. Either direction leads
to old wood lined by stone walls
although the right makes for a
shorter walk to the viewing
platform.
The trail is relatively
straightforward. With few twists
and even fewer turns, it?s next to
impossible to get lost. Simply
stay on the well-padded earth and
follow the occasional bend. No
matter which direction traveled
the average hiker should see the
viewing platform?s spur trail
within 15-30 minutes.
The spur trail is mostly a
boardwalk. It carries the hiker
over dense wetland vegetation and
leads to the feature of the trail,
a viewing platform overlooking
Long Pond.
Directions: From
the center of Great Barrington,
take RT-183/North Plain Road to
Division Street, turn left, travel
past a farm, up a hill, then take
a right onto Long Pond Road at the
flashing yellow lights . The
trailhead is about a ½ mile down
the road on the left.
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