Appalachian Trail Corridor
Managed by National Park Service
1,446 acres10.3 mi of trail
Appalachian Trail
Dogs usually limited
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: ToddC4176 · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Tyringham
Few parks or trails are on the map in Tyringham
The biggest trail networks: Appalachian Trail Corridor (10.3 mi), Tyringham Cobble (2.3 mi), Beartown State Forest (2.2 mi). 39% of Tyringham’s land is conserved, about 4,631 acres. 2,098 acres are parks and preserves, 4,247 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
39%
4,631 acres · of 18.6 sq mi of land
Trails
18 mi
1.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,098 ac
4,247 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
80%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,919 ft
Sky Hill
Lakes & rivers
4
1 boat launch
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 Appalachian Trail Corridor, with 10.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Tyringham Cobble
Nature preserve
216 acres2.3 mi of trail
Tyringham Cobble LoopAppalachian TrailPavilion Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Beartown State Forest
Nature preserve
368 acres2.2 mi of trail
Sky Peak TrailAppalachian Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
McLennan Reservation
Nature preserve
343 acres1.3 mi of trail
Round Mountain Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Ashintully Gardens
Nature preserve
135 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 12 parks & preserves
Appalachian Trail Corridor1,446 acres · 10.3 mi of trail · National Park Service
Tyringham Cobble216 acres · 2.3 mi of trail
Beartown State Forest368 acres · 2.2 mi of trail
McLennan Reservation343 acres · 1.3 mi of trail
DirectionsAshintully Gardens135 acres · 1.1 mi of trail
DirectionsChallinor Conservation Area508 acres · Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)
Steadman Pond Reserve443 acres · Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)
DirectionsSunset Farm131 acres
Alsop Reserve97 acres
Hop Brook Wildlife Management Area31 acres
Town Park2 acres
Tyringham Wildlife Conservation Easement1 acres
Who protects it
4,631 conserved acres
39% of Tyringham’s land. Who manages Tyringham’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service2,205 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits1,417 ac
Other state land996 ac
State natural resources450 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)438 ac
Joint426 ac
State parks212 ac
Conservation Easement · 2,640 acNational Scenic or Historic Trail · 1,435 acAgricultural Easement · 1,408 acPrivate Conservation · 803 acRecreation or Education Easement · 627 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,952 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 3 of 87 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian National Scenic Trail National Scenic or Historic Trail | National Park Service | 1,435 | Open |
| McLennan Reservation Private Conservation | Not recorded | 452 | Open |
| Beartown State Forest State Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 386 | Open |
| Tyringham Cobble Private Conservation | National Park Service | 216 | Closed |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council Private Conservation | Not recorded | 98 | Closed |
| Appalachian Trail Corridor Private Other or Unknown | National Park Service | 46 | Closed |
| Hop Brook Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 40 | Open |
| Tyringham Pool Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 4 | Open |
| Berkshire Natural Resources Council Inc 7 Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 4 | Closed |
| Town Park Local Park | Not recorded | 1 | Open |
Things to do
9 places to go in Tyringham
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Tyringham
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Tyringham
3 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Tyringham
Sky Hill1,919 ft elevation
DirectionsBaldy Mountain1,873 ft elevation · In Appalachian Trail Corridor
DirectionsRound Mountain1,509 ft elevation · In McLennan Reservation
DirectionsCobble Hill1,358 ft elevation · In Tyringham Cobble
DirectionsCampgrounds in Tyringham
Shaker campIn Appalachian Trail Corridor
DirectionsTrails & water
5 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 13.9 mi
Appalachian Trail12.1 mi
Round Mountain Trail1.6 mi
Tyringham Cobble Loop1.1 mi
Sky Peak Trail0.9 mi
Pavilion Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
3Tennis
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →4 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
The best walking months in Tyringham: May to 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 | 15.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 34 | 43 | 56 | 67 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.9 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Tyringham →
Next door
Tyringham and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyringham | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Monterey | 47% | 1.0 | 2,371 | 80% | A+ |
| Lee | 37% | 1.0 | 608 | 95% | A+ |
| Otis | 38% | 0.1 | 2,338 | 51% | A− |
| Becket | 24% | 0.7 | 1,162 | 28% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Tyringham
Where can I hike in Tyringham?
The longest trail networks: Appalachian Trail Corridor, 10.3 miles; Tyringham Cobble, 2.3 miles; Beartown State Forest, 2.2 miles; McLennan Reservation, 1.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Tyringham’s trails?
Appalachian Trail Corridor and Tyringham Cobble don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Tyringham?
84,999 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Tyringham or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,925 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Tyringham 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 →