Heritage Walks 2005 Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

WALK SUBJECT CODES:
A artistic heritage
H architectural, landscape architectural and social histories
I industrial history
N natural and scenic features

Included in this year's Heritage Walks is a series of walks (# 1 through 14) that

cover the entire Appalachian Trail (AT) in the state. They are hosted by
the Massachusetts Appalachian Trail Committee. The hikes range from
short moderate hikes through fields, farmlands and river valleys to more

challenging climbs to the state's highest peaks.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring lunch
and water.

1. SOUTH EGREMONT, MA N 8:30 AM
SAGES RAVINE TO RACE BROOK FALLS TRAIL
Ten miles with beautiful views from open cliffs, waterfalls, hemlock groves,
including part of the Undermountain Trail, Paradise Lane and Race Brook
Falls trail as well as a section of the AT. This is a strenuous but rewarding
hike for those in good condition. Leader: Jon Greene (413-528-3106,
greene@mc.com). Meet at 8:30 am at Race Brook Trail parking area on
Rt 41 in South Egremont, 3 miles south of Jug End Road.

2. SOUTH EGREMONT, MA N 9:00AM
RACE BROOK FALLS TRAIL TO THE AT AND NORTH TO JUG
END ROAD
Beautiful waterfalls, views of Mt. Greylock, the Catskills, other mountains
and the Housatonic valley.A strenuous hike of 7 miles using Race Brook
Falls Trail as an access. Leader: El ve ry Veal (413-665-3010,
v. e l ve ry@comcast.net). Meet at the Race Brook Trailhead on Rt 41 at 9 am.

3. TYRINGHAM, MA N 9:00 AM
FERNSIDE ROAD TO GOOSE POND ROAD, TYRINGHAM
This is a moderate and enjoyable 7.5 mile hike with varied scenery including
old stone walls and overgrown pasture. Leader: Pete Rentz (413-442-
6732). Meet at 9 am at the Tyringham Fire Station on Main Rd.

4. LEE, MA N 9:00 AM
RT 20 LEE TO PITTSFIELD ROAD, WASHINGTON
9.5 miles of moderately paced and moderately strenuous hiking through
October Mountain State Forest, over Becket Mountain and along scenic
Finnerty Pond. Leader: Chuck Brown (617-876-4798,
midniteramblr@hotmail.com). Meet at 9 am at the Appalacian Trail
parking lot on Rt 20 in Lee/Becket.

5. CHESHIRE, MA N 9:00 AM
RT. 8 CHESHIRE TO MOUNT GREYLOCK SUMMIT
This is a strenuous hike of approximately 7 miles. You will hike through
meadows and open woods. Then climb--sometimes steeply--through balsam
forest and mixed woodlands. Leader: Jim Scott (413-684-0988,
hemlock@vgernet.net). Meet 9 am at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Parking Lot, Rt 8, Cheshire.

6. NORTH ADAMS, MA N 9:00 AM
PATTISON ROAD TO MOUNT GREYLOCK SUMMIT
This is a 5.5 mile, strenuous hike involving some steep climbing on
Prospect, Williams and Greylock mountains, rewarded with great views.
Leader: John Sullivan (978-544-5790, johnjsullivan@peoplepc.com).
Meet at 9 am at the Greylock Community Club parking area on Rt 2,
500ft east of Phelps Ave.

7. WILLIAMSTOWN, MA N 9:00 AM
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE TO THE VERMONT BORDER
North on the AT and return using the Pine Cobble Trail. This is 8 miles of
fairly strenuous but pleasant hiking with good views from Pine Cobble.
Leader: Bob Hatton (413-458-3123). Meet 9 am at intersection of Cole
Ave and North Hoosic Road in Williamstown.

8. GREAT BARRINGTON, MA N 9:30 AM
HOME ROAD TO BENEDICT POND
A moderately strenuous hike over East Mountain and along ledges with
nice views. 7.5 miles. Leaders: Bob Snyder and Mary Berryhill (413-
528-4022, rls@simons-rock.edu). Meet at 9:30 am at Guido’s parking lot
across from the Great Barrington Fair Grounds.

9. TYRINGHAM, MA N 9:30 AM
BENEDICT POND TO TYRINGHAM COBBLE
Moderately strenuous, 9 miles, including views, a beaver pond, shelters,
spruce grove and interesting rock formations. Leader: Debra Weisenstein
(508-358-4169, weisenstein@aer.com). Meet at the Trustees of
Reservations Tyringham Cobble Parking lot on Jerusalem Rd, Tyringham,
at 9:30 am.

10. GREAT BARRINGTON, MA N 10:00 AM
JUG END ROAD, SHEFFIELD TO BOARDMAN STREET
A moderate hike of 5.5 miles with no major ascent. See a variety of habitats
from open fields to woodlands. Leader: Bob Parker (413-229-0472).
Meet at Guido’s market on Rt 7 south in Great Barrington at 10 am.

11. LEE, MA N 10:00 AM
ROUTE 20 TO GOOSE POND ROAD
Explore the Upper Goose Pond area and two recently built sections of
trail. Cross the Mass Pike on the footbridge. Also, a side trip to Upper
Goose Pond Cabin. Approximately 5.5 miles of moderate, scenic walking.
Leader: Steve Smith (978-692-8219, stevenhsmith@verizon.net). Meet
at 10 am at the Appalachian Trail parking lot on Rt 20 in Lee/Becket.

12. CHESHIRE, MA N 10:00 AM
CHESHIRE TO GULF ROAD, DALTON
About 8 miles of mostly moderate hiking. Nice views of Hoosac Lake, the
valley and mountains from Cheshire Cobble, and Gore Pond, one of the
highest ponds in the state. Leader: Dave Koerber (413-568-4650, dkoerber@
earthlink.com). Meet at 10 am at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Parking lot on Depot St in Cheshire.

13. PITTSFIELD, MA N 10:00 AM
PITTSFIELD ROAD, WASHINGTON TO GRANGE HALL ROAD,
DALTON
A pleasant, moderate hike of 7 miles with good views from Warner Hill
summit and a visit to Kay Wood shelter. Leader: Ann Wood (413-256-
6094, awood@library.umass.edu). Meet at 10 am at the Bergner’s
Market parking lot, 777 Dalton Division Rd and Williams Street,
Pittsfield.

14. DALTON, MA N 1:00 PM
HOUSATONIC STREET TO GRANGE HALL ROAD
Round trip, making a total of 4 miles. This will be a short, interesting hike
for those who are not free to walk in the morning. Possible 1/2 mile extension
to Kay Wood AT Shelter. Leader: Frank Morrison (781-326-3082,
frankmorr@comcast.net). Meet at 1 pm at the AT crossing near the train
tracks on Housatonic Street, Dalton.

15. NEW MILFORD, CT H,N 9:00 AM
HUNT HILL FARM NATURAL AREA
In memory of Skitch Henderson, Ruth Henderson and the Hunt Hill Farm
Trust invite you to Hunt Hill Farm – the heart of two historic New England
farms – to tour the preserved farmland and woodland. Take this opportunity
to visit the Skitch Henderson Living Museum, an Affiliate of the
Smithsonian Institution, within one of ten buildings listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.

Tours conducted by Fay Fitch, Hunt Hill
Farm Manager, and Jessica Stewart, Gallery and Museum Director. The
farm is located at 44 Upland Road, New Milford. From the Berkshires,
take Route 7 south to Cornwall Bridge, CT. Turn left (south) onto Route
45 to New Preston. Take Route 202 south towards New Milford. In
Northville, take a left onto Upland Road and the Silo Store Gallery and
Cooking School (the starting point). 1 1/2 hours, 2 miles

16. KENT, CT H,N 9:30 AM
HOUSATONIC RIVERWALK
Join Housatonic Valley Association’s Community Affairs Director Liba
Furhman for a one-mile moderate riverside hike along the Appalachian
Trail starting at Bull’s Bridge Gorge in Kent going south to the confluence
of the Tenmile River in Gaylordsville. From there the walk will continue
along the Tenmile River for an additional 1/2 mile.

The round-trip walk will
take approximately two hours. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Bu l l’s Br i d g e
p a rking area, on the west side of the cove red bridge, off of Route 7.
Optional self-guided hiking extensions possible. Wear sturdy shoes, and
bring water and insect repellant. Call for re s e rvations and directions (860)
672-6678. 2 hours, 1 mile

17. DALTON AND HINSDALE, MA H,N 10:00 AM
OLD MILL TRAIL EXPLORATION
Historian and naturalist Dennis Regan of the Housatonic Valley
Association will lead a walk along a very pristine stretch of the Housatonic
River, on a trail currently under construction. Using such evidence as
building foundations and an old dam and penstock, the group will learn
about 18th and 19th century mill operations on the Housatonic River.
Meet at the Partridgefield Trading Co, 371 Old Dalton Road, Hinsdale,
MA. 1 hour, 3/4 mile

18. LENOX, MA H,N 10:00 AM
EXPLORING THE MOUNT’S GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Explore some of the 49 acres that surround The Mount, the 1902 estate of
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton and a National Historic
Landmark. Along with a tour of the three acres of formal gardens, participants
will have the rare opportunity to view and learn about the restored
greenhouse, historic entrance gates, wooded entrance drive and the sites
of the former springhouse and kitchen garden. Betsy Anderson, Garden
Historian, will lead the tour. Tour starts at the Ticket Office at The Mount,
2 Plunkett Street (off Route 7), Lenox. See www.EdithWharton.org for
specific directions. 1 1/2 hours, 1 mile

19. LENOX, MA H,N 10:00 AM
DISCOVERING HISTORIC KENNEDY PARK
Enjoy a moderate hike in the historic Kennedy Park, a Lenox treasure
tucked in the middle of town. On a clear day views from the park (1,460’
altitude) include New York State and the Mount Greylock tower. The park is
the site of the Hotel Aspinwall, touted as the “Hotel Beautiful,” when it
served clientele seeking its fine service and the bucolic charms of the
Berkshires during the cottager era. Built in 1902, this 400-room leviathan
burned down in 1931.

Tour participants will be able to view remnants of this
magnificent expression of early 20th century Lenox. The park’s trails meander
around ponds and a unique balanced rock, great for a picture. Fall is a
lovely time when the trails are ablaze with color. Come and join us. Meet at
the Pa rk parking lot on West Dugway Rd (the access road to the Be rk s h i re
Wildlife Sa n c t u a ry, off Route 7/20). 2 1/2 hours, 4 1/2 miles

20. GREAT BARRINGTON, MA H,I 10:00 AM
WILLIAM STANLEY’S GREAT BARRINGTON
Join local historian Bernard Drew to visit sites associated with the electrical
inventor who demonstrated the viability of alternating current transmission
in 1886. Meet in the parking lot behind St. Peter’s Church on Dresser
Avenue in Great Barrington. 2 hours, 1 mile

21. NEW MARLBOROUGH, MA I 10:00 AM
MILL WALK
Historian John Sisson will lead participants on a tour of the remnants of six
of the earliest mills, including two saw mills, one grist mill and three paper
mills, in New Marlborough. Learn about how the mills prospered and
declined while viewing historic ruins. Participants are asked to wear sturdy
shoes that can get wet when wading across the Konkapot River. Tour
starts at the New Marlborough Town Hall parking lot, Mill River, MA.
From Sheffield, take Maple Street east appr oximately 10 miles to Mill
River. 2 hours, less than a mile

22. SHEFFIELD, MA H 10:00 AM
ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR
The Sheffield Historical Society is offering a tour of the center of Sheffield,
focusing on its 18th- and 19th- century homes and businesses. Hear the
stories of the men, women and children who resided in these structures.
Learn about the special features that make each building a key to understanding
the past. Call (413)-229-2694 to reserve a place. Comfortable
walking shoes are recommended. The walk begins at the Society’s Dan
Raymond House headquarters, 159 Main Street (Route 7), Sheffield.
1 hour, 3/4 mile

23. CANAAN, CT H,N 10:00 AM
ROADS LESS TRAVELED
Step back in time with Dan McGuinness, Northwest Connecticut Council of
Governments, on a bike hike on roads seemingly untouched by the late
20th-early 21st centuries. Enjoy the time-capsule qualities of these remote
routes that have managed to elude progress.

Meet in the parking lot on
the southerly side of Route 44/7, across from McDonalds Restaurant,
Canaan. From the south: take Route 7 north to the intersection of Route
44. At the first traffic light in Canaan, make a left onto Route 44 west
and Route 7 north. The parking lot is on the left approximately 150 yards
from the intersection. From the north: take Route 7 south. There is a
traffic light at the intersection of Routes 7 and 44. At this traffic light,
make a left onto Route 44 east and Route 7 south. The parking lot is on
the right approximately 500 yards from the intersection. 3 hours, 25 miles

24. KENT, CT I 10:00 AM
BULL’S FALLS FURNACE
Marge McAvoy, director of the Kent Historical Society, will lead a walk
exploring the historic ruins of the Bull’s Falls blast furnace which produced
pig iron from 1825 to 1865. Strategically located on the east bank of the
Housatonic River about 300 feet south of the famous covered bridge, the
ruins of the Bull’s Falls furnace provide a rare chance to look into the stack
of a blast furnace. One visible relic is a Scottish-type tuyere embedded in
a salamander. Meet in the parking lot by the covered bridge on the
Housatonic River. From the traffic light in Kent center, drive 3.9 miles
south on US Route 7 to the traffic light at Bulls Bridge. Turn right, cross
the covered bridge and park in the lot on the west side of the River. 1
hour, 1 1/2 miles

25. LENOX, MA H,I,N 10:10 AM & 2:20 PM
BERKSHIRE RAILROADS AND TROLLEYS
Join the Berkshire Scenic Railway on a ninety-minute round-trip train ride
that features vintage, restored 1950s locomotives and 1920s coaches.
Traveling between Lenox, Lee and Stockbridge stations, volunteer narrators
will describe the railroad and trolley line history, as well as the natural
wonders and former and existing industries along the railroad line.
Participants can visit the restored Lenox station (1903) and Stockbridge
station (1893).

At Lenox station, visit a free exhibit of Gilded Age “cottages”
of the area and exhibits of railroad and trolley-line history. On
Sunday, visitors will also will enjoy a free exhibit of some 20 antique fire
engines at Stockbridge station (weather permitting). Heritage Walk visitors
will, upon request of Lenox ticket agent, receive gratis Guide to the
Berkshire Scenic Railway and Its Route that expands on the on-train narration.

There is a charge of $15 for the train ride (Seniors 65+: $14;
Children 4-14: $8). Meet at the Lenox Railroad station: Take Route 20 or
7 to Lenox. At Housatonic Street intersection, go east on Housatonic
Street to end. Go left on Willow Creek Road. (Housatonic Street is 5 miles
from Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 2 in Lee.) 1 1/2 hours, ride 18 miles
round trip

26. FALLS VILLAGE, CT H 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
T WO H I S T O R I C BUILDINGS OF 19TH CENTURY CONNECTICUT
Visit two 19th century buildings that served important civic functions in this
small CT town that flourished through the Civil War, with the success of
the nearby Ames Iron Works. Guides will be stationed in the South
Canaan Meeting House and the little schoolhouse for the Beebe Hill
School to welcome visitors and provide tours. Participants travel on own to
each building. The Meeting House is on corner of Route 63 and Dean St.
The Beebe Hill School is located on Beebe Hill Rd., off Route 7. 1 1/2
hours, 3 miles

27. GREAT BARRINGTON, MA H 1:00 PM
DU BOIS HOMESITE
Friends of the Du Bois Homesite will host a special tour of the National
Historic Landmark property, the W.E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite.
Because the property is not yet ready to accept regular visitors, participants
will be limited to the first eight people who sign up. Speakers Elaine
S. Gunn, Rachel Fletcher, and Bernard Drew will discuss Du Bois’s efforts
to restore his grandfather ’s old home in 1928; the struggle of local supporters
to establish a memorial park at the property in 1969; and recent
archeological work at the property.

Those on the walk should meet at the
Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church, 9 Elm Court, Great Barrington at 1 p.m.
to carpool. Short walk is off-trail. Terrain is uneven. There is poison ivy.
Dress appropriately. 2.5 hours. To reserve a space call Karen Advokaat,
(413) 528-0936

28. MONTEREY, MA H,N 1:00 PM
EXPLORING THE MEETING HOUSE TRAIL AT THE BIDWELL
HOUSE
Accompany local historian George Emmons on an exploration of the
Meeting House Trail, on the property of the authentically restored c.
1750 Bidwell House Museum, described as “a gem” by Wendell Garrett,
former editor of The Magazine An t i q u e s. On the walk participants will
be able to enjoy such features as Native American burial cairns and the
historic ruins of the first meeting house, as well as beautiful fall foliage.
From Great Barrington, take Route 23 east. In Mo n t e rey Village, turn
left onto Tyringham Road. Go past Lake Ga rfield. Tu rn left onto Art
School Road, which ends at the Bi d well House, the starting point. 45
minutes, 1 1/2 miles

29. CORNWALL, CT H,N 1:30 PM
THE FOREIGN MISSION SCHOOL – CORNWALL & THE WIDER
WORLD
The talk/walk will describe the Foreign Mission School, founded by the
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions in 1817 in
Cornwall, to educate young men from “heathen” lands to take Christianity
back to their homelands. Over 90 students, including American Indians,
Hawaiians, South Sea Islanders, and Chinese, came to study until the
school closed in 1826. The talk will cover the missionary fervor of the time,
the courses of study, the rigors of work and climate, the controversy that
arose in town with the scandal that prompted the board to close the
school, and the historical consequences of the lives of the students.

The
stories of the most well-known students, Heneri Opukahaia from Hawaii,
and John Ridge and Elias Boudinot from the Cherokee tribe, will be more
fully told. The talk will be given at the Cornwall Historical Society building
by Ann Schillinger, a long-time board member.A walking tour with map of
Cornwall Village, the location of the school, will follow.A diagram of nearby
Cornwall Cemetery locating graves of students and persons connected
with the school will allow participants to wander there on their own. Meet
in Cornwall: 7 Pine Street, just off Route 4 near the junction with Route
125 in Cornwall. 1 1/2 hours, 3/4 mile

30. PITTSFIELD, MA N 2:00 PM
FALL MIGRATION AT CANOE MEADOWS
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary offers fine fall birding. Join Rene
Laubach, Director, Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries, Massachusetts Audubon
Society, on a leisurely walk at Canoe Meadows Sanctuary to view fall
migrant birds in a variety of habitats. Walk starts at the parking lot to
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Holmes Road, Pittsfield. From the
south: take Route 7/20 to Holmes Road. Drive north on Holmes Road
for 2.8 miles to the parking area on the right. 2 hours, 1 1/2 miles

31. LENOX, MA A,H,N 2:00 PM
ART AND ART DECO IN THE BERKSHIRES: FRELINGHUYSEN-
MORRIS HOUSE, STUDIO AND LANDSCAPE
Join Director Kinney Frelinghuysen on a tour of the Art-Deco style home
and landscape of 20th century American abstract artists, George L.K.
Morris and Suzy Frelinghuysen. The walk will give participants the opportunity
to view European and American Cubist art and the owners’ art collection
which includes works by Picasso, Leger and Braque, and a sitespecific
sculpture by Gaston Lachaise on the grounds. The property borders
Tanglewood. From Tanglewood’s main gate, drive .3 miles south on
Route 183 to Hawthorne Road. Turn left and drive .7 miles to
Hawthorne Street. The entrance is .4 miles on the left. Meet at the gazebo
in the parking lot. 1 1/2 hours, 2 miles

32. STOCKBRIDGE, MA N,H 2:00 PM
AUTUMN STROLL ON THE MARY V. FLYNN TRAIL
An easy walk in the woods and along the Housatonic River, on a wide,
packed-gravel trail, built mostly on the bed of the old Berkshire Street
Railway trolley line. Starting with a 100-foot boardwalk, the trail goes
through birch, pine, cottonwood and invasive euonymus, and meets the
river near a railed section. A narrower section loops back along the river
through fern beds to the main trail.

This trail was constructed in 2003 as
part of the Laurel Hill Association’s 150th Anniversary celebration. Walk
leader is Patricia Flinn, 25-year member of the Board of the Association.
Suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Wheelchair accessible.Meet
at the Goodrich Memorial Footbridge at the end of Park Street,
Stockbridge. A Mobil gas station is on the corner of Park and Route 7 at
the southern entrance to the town. Park at the end of the street. 45 minutes,
1.2 miles round trip

33. WASSAIC, NY H,I 2:00 PM
A WALK THROUGH THE HISTORIC HAMLET OF WASSAIC
Join Ann Linden of the Amenia Historical Society to explore a 19th century
company town: the site of the Gridley Iron Works; the only standing charcoal
kilns in the region; the home of Borden’s Eagle Brand Condensed
Milk; the Gridley home visited by Cornelius Vanderbilt and Jay Gould; and
the pristine Gridley Chapel. Walk starts from the Wassaic Fire House.
From the Wassaic Railroad Station on Route 22 go south less than a mile
to a crossroads just before a bridge. Turn left on Furnace B rook Road. Go
down a steep hill into the hamlet. Cross the railroad tracks. You will see
the post office at the intersection. Turn left (you will be on Firehouse
Road). Follow the road as it cur ves to the right, the firehouse will be the
third building on the left. 1 1/2 hours, 1 mile

34. STOCKBRIDGE, MA A,N 2:30 PM
SITE AND STUDIO
Explore the Norman Rockwell Museum’s beautiful Berkshire site during the
splendor of autumn! Linwood House, an 1859 Berkshire Cottage and
Norman Rockwell’s studio, will be discussed during this special walking
tour. This lively jaunt will last about 45 minutes and is less than a mile
long. Free, does not include museum admission. Meet at the front terrace
of the Norman Rockwell Museum, located on Route 183, 1/2 mile south
of Route 102. Go to the front door. 45 minutes, 3/4 mile
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

35. DALTON AND HINSDALE, MA H,N 10:00 AM
OLD MILL TRAIL EXPLORATION
Historian and naturalist Dennis Regan of the Housatonic Valley
Association will lead a walk along a very pristine stretch of the Housatonic
River, on a trail currently under construction. Using such evidence as
building foundations and an old dam and penstock, the group will learn
about 18th and 19th century mill operations on the Housatonic River.
Meet at the Partridgefield Trading Co, 371 Old Dalton Road, Hinsdale,
MA. 1 hour, 3/4 mile

36. GREAT BARRINGTON, MA H,N 10:00 AM
NATIVE AMERICAN PREHISTORY IN THE BERKSHIRES
Jon Piasecki, a local landscape architect, will lead this walk to a documented
pyramidal structure built around 4,000 years ago near the confluence
of the Housatonic and Williams Rivers. The walk will be through
thorny brush, wear light colored clothing and boots; bug repellant recommended.
From intersection of Route 41 and Division Street, follow Route
41 south one mile; walk leader will put up a sign to indicate starting
location. Park on east side of road. 1 hour, 1 mile

37. LENOX, MA H,I,N 10:10 AM & 2:20 PM
BERKSHIRE RAILROADS AND TROLLEYS
Join the Berkshire Scenic Railway on a ninety-minute round-trip train ride
that features vintage, restored 1950s locomotives and 1920s coaches.
Traveling between Lenox, Lee and Stockbridge stations, volunteer narrators
will describe the railroad and trolley line history, as well as the natural
wonders and former and existing industries along the railroad line.
Participants can visit the restored Lenox station (1903) and Stockbridge
station (1893).

38. CORNWALL BRIDGE, CT H,I 10:30 AM
INDUSTRIAL CORNWALL BRIDGE, CT
Ed Kirby, noted historian, geologist, president of the Sharon Historical
Society and author of Exploring The Berkshire Hills, Echoes of Iron and
Seldom Told Tales of Sharon will lead a tour of the 18th and 19th century
industries of Cornwall Bridge village. The tour will consist of a 1.2 mile
walk lasting about two hours, mostly along roadsides. Along the way participants
will observe locations and remains of industries, shops, churches,
bridges and water power sources. The walk will include a visit to the ruins
of the Cornwall Bridge Iron Company blast furnace that produced pig iron
from 1833 to 1897. To reach Cornwall Bridge from the north or south
follow U.S. Route 7; from the east or west follow CT Route 4. Meet east
of the bridge over the Housatonic River at the east junction of Route 4
and Route 7 and park at the National Iron Bank lot. 2 hours, 1.2 miles

39. FALLS VILLAGE, CT H 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
TWO HISTORIC BUILDINGS OF 19TH CENTURY CONNECTICUT
Visit two 19th century buildings that served important civic functions in this
small CT town that flourished through the Civil War, with the success of
the nearby Ames Iron Works. Guides will be stationed in the South
Canaan Meeting House and the little schoolhouse for the Beebe Hill
School to welcome visitors and provide tours. Participants travel on own
to each building. The Meeting House is on corner of Route 63 and Dean
St. The Beebe Hill School is located on Beebe Hill Rd., off Route 7.
1 1/2 hours, 3 miles

40. LEE, MA H 1:00 PM
LEE’S HISTORIC MAIN STREET WALKING TOUR
Learn about the history of this thriving mill town as expressed in the commercial,
civic, industrial and residential buildings, and the public monuments,
on Lee’s classic Victorian Main Street, a National Register Historic
District. Guide, Caroline Young, founding member and Secretary of the
Lee Historical Commission, will present the tour in period costume. Meet
at the Lee Chamber of Commerce booth in Park Square, Main Street
(Route 20), west-bound side in downtown Lee. 1 hour, 1 mile

41. MONTEREY, MA N 1:00
FISH HATCHERY TOUR AND FISHING!
Join George Emmons, Board member, on a tour of the Berkshire National
Fish Hatchery and learn about the science and methods of hatching eggs
and growing trout and salmon. Tour starts from the Wildlife Center at
the Hatchery, located on River Road (off Route 57 in Hartsville),
Monterey. 1 1/2 hours, less than 1/4 mile

42. KENT, CT H 1:00 PM
A TRIBUTE TO KENT’S VETERANS
Join the Legionnaires as they visit the Civil War Monument in the middle of
Town, the WWI Memorial at the Kent Library, and the graves of many of
Kent’s brave soldiers buried in St. Andrews and Congregational cemeteries.
Tribute will be paid to all of Kent’s veterans, from the Revolutionary
war right up to the present. Walk leader will be Adjutant Andrew Ocif and
members of the Hall-Jennings American Legion Post #153. Meet in front
of the Swift House, home of the Kent Historical Society, east of the Patco
gas station on Rte 341 in the middle of town. 1 hour, 1 mile

43. RICHMOND, MA I 2:00 PM
RICHMOND IRON WORKS TOUR
Tour the only standing remains of a charcoal iron furnace in
Massachusetts with Bill Edwards of the Richmond Historical Commission.
Participants will also view the charcoal making site, the dam and waterpower
facilities, a mill site and possibly a mine site. Walk starts at the
Richmond Library, on the right side of Route 41, approximately 1/2 mile
north of West Stockbridge/Richmond town line. 2 hours, 1 1/2 miles

44. STOCKBRIDGE, MA N,H 2:00 PM
AUTUMN STROLL ON THE MARY V. FLYNN TRAIL
An easy walk in the woods and along the Housatonic River, on a wide,
packed-gravel trail, built mostly on the bed of the old Berkshire Street
Railway trolley line. Starting with a 100-foot boardwalk, the trail goes
through birch, pine, cottonwood and invasive euonymus, and meets the
river near a railed section. A narrower section loops back along the river
through fern beds to the main trail. This trail was constructed in 2003 as
part of the Laurel Hill Association’s 150th Anniversary celebration.

Walk
leader is Patricia Flinn, 25-year member of the Board of the Association.
Suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Wheelchair accessible.Meet
at the Goodrich Memorial Footbridge at the end of Park Street,
Stockbridge. A Mobil gas station is on the corner of Park and Route 7 at
the southern entrance to the town. Park at the end of the street. 45 minutes,
1.2 miles round trip

45. KENT, CT H 2:30 PM
MAIN STREET OF YESTERYEAR
An avid amateur historian, Kathryn Boughton will lead participants on a
walk to describe the development of Kent’s Main Street, from Colonial
grazing ground to bustling railroad depot to present-day tourist mecca. The
architecture, the history and the time line will be discussed. Meet in front
of the Swift House, home of the Kent Historical Society, east of the Patco
gas station on Rte 341 in the middle of town. 1 hour, 1 mile

46. SALISBURY, CT H,I,N 3:00 PM
SALISBURY HERITAGE WALK
The waters of Wachocastinook Brook provided power for 18th and 19th
century mills along Salisbury’s Factory Street. George Massey, a prominent
environmentalist and co-chair of the Salisbury Land Trust, will lead
participants on an exploration of the sites and remains along this historic
path. With fall colors near their peak, the walk will show how the industrial
landscape has been transformed into today’s residential area. Meet at the
fountain by the Salisbury Town Hall, along Routes 44/41 in the center of
the town. 2 hours, 2 miles

47. PITTSFIELD, MA H,I 3:00 PM
SHAKER WATERPOWER TOUR
Learn about the history of Hancock Shaker’s water power technologies
with Todd Burdick, Director of Education, Hancock Shaker Village.
Participants will hike up Shaker Brook (a headwater of the Housatonic
River) to view archaeological sites of Shaker mills and view a demonstration
of an 1858 water turbine operation in the Village Machine Shop. Meet
at the Hancock Shaker Village Visitor Center, main entrance, on Route
20, five miles west of downtown Pittsfield. 2 hours, 1 mile