Mount Greylock State Reservation
Managed by Division of State Parks and Recreation
3,261 acres14.4 mi of trail
Appalachian TrailNorthrup TrailCCC Dynamite TrailCampground Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: ToddC4176 · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in New Ashford
Few parks or trails are on the map in New Ashford
The biggest trail networks: Mount Greylock State Reservation (14.4 mi). 44% of New Ashford’s land is conserved, about 3,754 acres. 3,274 acres are parks and preserves, 12,738 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
44%
3,754 acres · of 13.5 sq mi of land
Trails
15 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,274 ac
12,738 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
52%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
3,232 ft
Saddle Ball Mountain
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Mount Greylock State Reservation, with 14.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,754 conserved acres
44% of New Ashford’s land. Who manages New Ashford’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks3,254 ac
State conservation2 ac
Not recorded3,751 ac
State Park · 3,252 acState Resource Management Area · 3,252 acPrivate Other or Unknown · 497 acLocal Historic or Cultural Area · 3 acConservation Easement · 3 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 3 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Greylock State Reservation State Park | Not recorded | 6,503 | Open |
| Brodie Mountain Resorts Private Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 497 | Restricted |
| Town of New Ashford Local Historic or Cultural Area | Not recorded | 2 | Open |
| Cemetery Local Historic or Cultural Area | Not recorded | 1 | Open |
Things to do
8 places to go in New Ashford
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Waterfalls in New Ashford
1 waterfall without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in New Ashford
Brodie mountain viewIn Mount Greylock State Reservation
DirectionsPlus 2 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in New Ashford
Saddle Ball Mountain3,232 ft elevation · In Mount Greylock State Reservation
DirectionsEast Mountain2,595 ft elevation
DirectionsJones Nose2,552 ft elevation · In Mount Greylock State Reservation
DirectionsSugarloaf1,969 ft elevation · In Mount Greylock State Reservation
DirectionsTrails & water
12 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 7.3 mi
Appalachian Trail2.7 mi
Northrup Trail2.0 mi
CCC Dynamite Trail1.4 mi
Campground Trail0.9 mi
Jones Nose Trail0.8 mi
Sugarloaf Trail0.8 mi
Rounds Rock Trail0.6 mi
Deer Hill Trail0.5 mi
Stage Trail0.4 mi
Silver Fox Trail0.3 mi
2 more trails
Hopper Trail
0.2 miCheshire Harbor Trail
0.1 miHistory along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
St. Luke's Episcopal ChurchBuilding · listed 1972
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in New Ashford: May and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 33 | 41 | 54 | 66 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 58 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in New Ashford →
Next door
New Ashford and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ashford | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cheshire | 40% | 0.9 | 1,771 | 79% | A+ |
| Hancock | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lanesborough | 34% | 1.9 | 620 | 67% | A+ |
| Adams | 48% | 2.2 | 518 | 91% | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in New Ashford
Where can I hike in New Ashford?
The longest trail networks: Mount Greylock State Reservation, 14.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on New Ashford’s trails?
Mount Greylock State Reservation doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near New Ashford?
86,027 acres of parks and open public land lie inside New Ashford or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,277 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from New Ashford neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →