A former downhill ski area on Route 9 in West Cummington, run as Berkshire Snow Basin until it closed in 1989, sold to the Commonwealth in 1994. Its old ski trails, cleared runs named Main Slope and West Loop among them, are still walkable through what's now a DCR forest.
What to expect
Trails
Former ski runs, including Main Slope, West Loop, Lift Line, and College Highway, are now walkable, unmaintained trails climbing Bryant Mountain; natural,…
Dogs
Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet (302 CMR 12.13, statewide DCR rule, not a site-specific posting); banned on DCR swimming beaches May 1-Sep 15, not applicable here
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Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Bryant Mountain State Forest?
Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet (302 CMR 12.13, statewide DCR rule, not a site-specific posting); banned on DCR swimming beaches May 1-Sep 15, not applicable here