Guided Hike on the High Road Yokun Ridge

101 Dan Fox Drive,Pittsfield MA 01201

11 September, 2022

Description

Where: Out-and-back hike from Bousquet Mountain to Mahanna Cobble and Yokun Seat Distance: Approximately 6 miles total Difficulty: Difficult (moderate pace, significant elevation changes) Join us in hiking the northern section of the High Road Yokun Ridge. We’ll begin the hike at Bousquet Mountain, gradually climbing the switchback turns and stone steps to the Mahanna Cobble vista. There is a spectacular view and stone bench at the vista with uninterrupted views south over Kennedy Park and Yokun Ridge. From there we’ll continue on the Yokun Ridge Trail for 1.5 miles to the expanse western facing view on Yokun Seat where we will enjoy lunch. This section encompasses open ridgeline as well as woodland trail and sustainably built stone features. This will be our turnaround location. We’ll retrace our steps and return to Bousquet Mountain. The High Road, which is a long-term initiative to make connections from towns to trails and along clusters of conservation land, allowing hikers to explore the scenic Berkshires. Yokun Ridge is the first High Road route to open connecting Pittsfield to Lenox. For current route information visit bnrc.org/the-high-road. This hike is part of the 2022 Housatonic Heritage Walks: FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Visit housatonicheritage.org/heritage-experiences/heritage-walks for the full 2022 list. Be Prepared: Wear sturdy footwear, bring at least 32oz of water, snacks and/or lunch. Hiking poles can be helpful with the elevation changes. BNRC has a few pairs to lend if you need them. Directions: The trail begins at Bosquet Mountain. (101 Dan Fox Dr, Pittsfield, MA 01201) For questions and to RSVP email Mariah at [email protected]. (Up to 15 participants)