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Ashuwillticook Rail Trail H.Q.
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Cheshire, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ashuwillticook Rail Trail H.Q.'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Ashuwillticook Rail Trail H.Q.
“Beautiful rails to trail paved hike/bike trail that meanders 10+ miles alongside a nice lake near by Pittsfield, Mass.”
“Nice, clean and peaceful trail.”
2 miles from my home , what a gem! Cool people and if you did some homework couple places to eat. Angelina's staff is awesome , great subs!!
Beautiful rails to trail paved hike/bike trail that meanders 10+ miles alongside a nice lake near by Pittsfield, Mass. 😉
Picturesque 12-mile rail trail with very few road crossings. Light pedestrian traffic and almost no other cyclists.
Very good trail. A bit close to the highway so it's loud. Great views of the surrounding hills and lakes.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful rails to trail paved hike/bike trail that meanders 10+ miles alongside a nice lake near by Pittsfield, Mass.”
“Beautiful rails to trail paved hike/bike trail that meanders 10+ miles alongside a nice lake near by Pittsfield, Mass.”
Plan your run at Ashuwillticook Rail Trail H.Q.
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 413-499-7003
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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