A 50-acre, fully forested BNRC reserve on the eastern slope of West Stockbridge Mountain, in a protected water-supply zone. It has no road frontage, no parking area, and no maintained trail; the only practical way in is by continuing past Olivia's Overlook on the Ridge Trail.
What to expect
Dogs
Off the owner's property a dog must be under control, which the town defines three ways: on a leash, cord or chain held by a person; inside a physical or electric fence; or in sight, actively monitored, and responding immediately to a…
Accessibility
No developed access; not assessed.
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)
(413) 499-0596 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is this the same place as "Stockbridge Mountain Conservation Area"?
It's the same parcel. BNRC's own name for it is the Maeder Reserve; older map data carried it under a generic conservation-area label instead.
Can I bring my dog to Maeder Reserve?
Off the owner's property a dog must be under control, which the town defines three ways: on a leash, cord or chain held by a person; inside a physical or electric fence; or in sight, actively monitored, and responding immediately to a recall command. Voice recall counts, so this is not a…
Is Maeder Reserve wheelchair accessible?
No developed access; not assessed.