A 583-acre BNRC reserve on a ridgeline spanning West Stockbridge, Alford, and Great Barrington, with hardwood forest, vegetated wetlands, and ridgeline views. The developed 3.2-mile Longview Loop and its trailhead sit in Great Barrington; the West Stockbridge portion of the mountain currently has no legal public access from a road inside the town.
What to expect
Hours
7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily
Accessibility
Not step-free; moderate terrain with elevation changes, uneven footing, boardwalks over wet areas, and a historic stone-walled carriage road section
Managed by
Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)
413-499-0596 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- West Stockbridge's own Open Space Plan notes the town's portion of Tom Ball Mountain, including the BNRC land it abuts, is landlocked by private parcels with no accessible entrance from within the town; BNRC is pursuing a separate easement off East Alford Road that could eventually open a west-side trail.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Tom Ball Mountain Reserve?
No, entry is free.
Is Tom Ball Mountain Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free; moderate terrain with elevation changes, uneven footing, boardwalks over wet areas, and a historic stone-walled carriage road section