A 660-plus acre Berkshire Natural Resources Council reserve on Perry's Peak Road, crossing forest and open meadows up to the Perry Peak summit. It hosts BNRC's annual spring Bobo-thon, a birdwatching gathering for the Bobolink, a grassland bird that nests in the reserve's fields.
What to expect
Trails
Fields Trail: 2 miles round trip, about 1 hour, moderate (smooth footing with elevation change). Perry's Peak Loop: 3.7 miles round trip (a separate GaiaGPS…
Dogs
BNRC lists dog walking as an allowed activity on this reserve.
Hours
Gate open 6:00am-8:00pm generally; BNRC's page also lists a seasonal breakdown: 7am-7pm (March-April, Sept-Oct), 6am-8pm (May-Aug), 8am-5pm (Nov-Feb). Parking lot gate closes automatically at the end of that window.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round; spring Bobo-thon event for Bobolink viewing
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council
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On site
Info kiosk
BNRC trailhead signage at the parking area
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Hollow Fields Reserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Hollow Fields Reserve?
BNRC lists dog walking as an allowed activity on this reserve.
What rules should I know at Hollow Fields Reserve?
Do not park directly on Perry's Peak Road; do not cross onto adjacent private property.