Use the interactive map below to explore the different available walking routes! Written instructions are located at the bottom of this page.
Route Walking Directions
All routes begin and end at Olympian Meadows
Riverfront Trail Route:
Follow the Riverfront Trail from Olympia Meadows along the path until reaching Bridge Street. Once reaching Bridge Street, turn around and walk back along the Riverfront Trail to complete the route.
Riverfront Trail & River Walk Route:
Follow the Riverfront Trail from Olympia Meadows along the path until reaching Bridge Street. Once reaching Bridge Street, cross at the crosswalk in front of the Railroad Street Youth Project. Join the Riverfront Trail again, and follow the path until its end at Pleasant Street. Walk North along River Street, turning left onto Dresser Avenue. About halfway up the street, join the River Walk trail on the righthand side of the street. Follow the River Walk trail until its end in between the Dollar General and Green Branch Urban Farm.
Once exiting the River Walk trail, take a left on Main Street and follow the sidewalks through downtown Great Barrington. Once reaching Bridge Street, take a left and follow the sidewalks back down towards the bridge. Cross at the crosswalk across from the Railroad Street Youth Project, and return to the Riverfront Trail. Follow the path back to Olympian Meadows.
Lake Mansfield Trails Route:
Follow the Riverfront Trail from Olympia Meadows along the path until reaching Bridge Street. Once reaching Bridge Street, cross at the crosswalk in front of the Railroad Street Youth Project. Join the Riverfront Trail again, and follow the path until its end at Pleasant Street. Walk North along River Street, turning left onto Dresser Avenue. About halfway up the street, join the River Walk trail on the righthand side of the street. Follow the River Walk trail until its end in between the Dollar General and Green Branch Urban Farm.
Once exiting the Riverwalk trail, take a right on Main Street, and walk to the crosswalk in front of Lenox Jewelers. Cross here, and continue along the sidewalk, past the intersection of Main Street and State Road. Continue straight along N. Plain Road until reaching the tunnel at George Street. Cross before the tunnel where traffic police will be positioned, and continue straight up George Street.
Follow George Street until the end of the road, taking a left onto Pearl Street. Follow Pearl Street until it reaches N. Plain Road. Take a right, walk to the first crosswalk, and cross N. Plain Road. Once crossed, continue down Welcome Street until reaching Christian Hill Road.
Upon reaching Christian Hill Road, cross the street and enter the Lake Mansfield Trails, following GBLC signage. Continue along the Main Trail until reaching the Lake Mansfield Beach Area.
Take a left from the end of the Trail and follow Lake Mansfield Road along the lake and past Knob Hill Road, until reaching Castle Hill Avenue. Cross the street, turn left, and continue walking along the sidewalk of Castle Hill Avenue. Follow Castle Hill Avenue all the way until it intersects with Castle Street, and cross the road.
Having crossed onto Castle Street, turn left and follow the sidewalk until the street curves to the right. Continue straight, crossing the street, towards the old train station. Take the pedestrian tunnel straight ahead, below the railroad tracks, passing the Mahaiwe Theater.
Cross Main Street at the intersection of Castle Street and Main Street, towards Bear Butter. Continue straight down Bridge Street, following the sidewalk back down towards the bridge. Cross at the crosswalk across from the Railroad Street Youth Project, and return to the Riverfront Trail. Follow the path back to Olympian Meadows.