GB Trails Partner, Berkshire Natural Resources Council is providing and evening hike, Enjoy the views of the open sky on the Father Loop at Alford Springs.
Difficulty: 2 miles total. Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes)
Note: Night conditions may make this moderate hike harder depending on your comfort level.
Description: We will hike 1 mile on the Father Loop to the early successional, open habitat to take in the view of the night sky and enjoy hot apple cider before returning to the trailhead. Please bring water, wear sturdy footwear (consider snowshoes and/or micro-spikes) and bring appropriate clothing.
Directions: From Great Barrington: Take Taconic Avenue, which becomes Alford Road. Drive past Simon’s Rock to a left on Seekonk Road; follow Seekonk Road for 3.6 miles. Turn right on to Mountain Road (if you come to the New York State line, you’ve gone too far). Follow Mountain Road for 0.8 miles, bearing left at the first “Y” and left again at the sharp right turn at 0.8 miles.
Email Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org or call 413-499-0596 with any questions.