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The Boulders Reserve - Dalton Ave Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsfield, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from The Boulders Reserve - Dalton Ave Trailhead'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 The Boulders Reserve - Dalton Ave Trailhead
“Trails are well marked and available to observation of the largest beaver dam we have ever seen.”
The Boulders is quite a beautiful property provided to the public by the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. It is perfect for walking, hiking, or casual mountain biking.
Beautiful wooded hike in the midst of town! The initial climb up the trail is a perfect cardio challenge for those just starting a fitness journey. Several trail loops to mix and match to your preferences for time and physical challange.
Great hiking right near Pittsfield. Trails are well marked and available to observation of the largest beaver dam we have ever seen. Worth seeing.
One of the weirdest. Only place that I know of that has ice on the boulders, in the summer. Nice hike if you park on hwy 8.
Trail conditions & character
“The Boulders is quite a beautiful property provided to the public by the Berkshire Natural Resources Council.”
“There are two parking options for when visiting The Boulders; on the eastside of Gulf Road in Dalton or there is another trailhead on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield.”
“Trails are well marked and available to observation of the largest beaver dam we have ever seen.”
“A full tree covered canopy for the green trail.”
“The initial climb up the trail is a perfect cardio challenge for those just starting a fitness journey.”
Plan your run at The Boulders Reserve - Dalton Ave Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Distance7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitebnrc.org
- Phone+1 413-499-0596
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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