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Wild Acres - Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsfield, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wild Acres - 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 Wild Acres - Trailhead
“We should consider ourselves lucky to have such a beautiful oasis in the middle of Pittsfield.”
“Park designers did a great job integrating forest, water, and family-friendly trails.”
Wild Acres is a really nice place in Pittsfield, and highly underrated for the area. I will admit that the city needs to take better care of the trails, and the property. With a little bit of extra attention, it could be so much more. Regardless, it is a nice walk in the woods, with views of nature about.
We should consider ourselves lucky to have such a beautiful oasis in the middle of Pittsfield. Park designers did a great job integrating forest, water, and family-friendly trails. The trails and viewing tower are placed to give beautiful views of Lenox Mountain and the park's own landscape. Bottom line - a must visit.
Very nice park area . We were here visiting with a group of Geocaching Friends . When we arrived there was also a group of kids ( day camp group ) ..plenty of parking . restrooms were clean an available here also . Trail we took was enjoyable ...an watching planes take off was fun too...
A sweet little walk around a quiet lake. Was perfect for our group with kids of all ages. A stroller worked well, though I’d only rec a stroller if it has good off road wheels. The path has lots of roots and rocks.
Trail conditions & character
“We should consider ourselves lucky to have such a beautiful oasis in the middle of Pittsfield.”
“A stroller worked well, though I’d only rec a stroller if it has good off road wheels.”
Plan your run at Wild Acres - Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofpittsfield.org
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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