A 222-acre BNRC reserve on the northern summit of Lenox Mountain, reached by a mile-long switchback trail with stone steps from the Bousquet Mountain ski area parking lot in Pittsfield; the summit itself sits within Lenox town.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
3.2 miles out-and-back, rated difficult/strenuous due to elevation change; single-track with switchbacks and stone steps
Dogs
Dogs allowed under immediate control on the BNRC reserve itself; dogs are NOT allowed on the adjacent Mass Audubon land (Pleasant Valley) if the route is continued south along the Yokun Ridge Trail
Accessibility
Not accessible; strenuous single-track trail with stone steps
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
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On site
Info kiosk
Trail map kiosk at the Bousquet trailhead
Common questions
Are the trails at Mahanna Cobble paved or rugged?
Rugged: a single-track trail with switchbacks and stone steps, rated difficult due to elevation change, 3.2 miles out-and-back.
Yes on the BNRC reserve, under immediate control, but not on the adjacent Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley land if you continue along Yokun Ridge Trail.
At the Bousquet Mountain ski area lot on Dan Fox Drive in Pittsfield; West Mountain Road parking is not available.
Where do I park at Mahanna Cobble?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Mahanna Cobble?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Mahanna Cobble?
Dogs allowed under immediate control on the BNRC reserve itself; dogs are NOT allowed on the adjacent Mass Audubon land (Pleasant Valley) if the route is continued south along the Yokun Ridge Trail
Is Mahanna Cobble wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible; strenuous single-track trail with stone steps
What rules should I know at Mahanna Cobble?
Use caution during ski season and yield to skiers, since the route crosses active downhill ski trails at Bousquet.