Hiking In The Berkshires

recently coming back from a camping trip in the Berkshire mountains in MA, I am sore and weathered from the many hiking, climbing, and swimming journeys that my pals and I went on.  These mountains have, in my opinion, some of the most visually striking attractions I have seen.  I can see why everybody on the trip was always urging to reach our next misadventure.  From the summits of the mountains, to the wilderness trails, to the lakes and streams, there is relaxation and fun to be found just around the bend.

The first place that we traveled to was an area named Tannery Falls, where there were hiking trails along a few scenic streams and waterfalls.  When we got to the first and tallest waterfall, my friends and I stopped for a much deserved rest by wading waist deep in the cool collection of water below the falls.  I don’t think five minutes went by before we were all climbing up the waterfall, resting in the small grottos on the way up to the pool at the top, also known as “The Oasis.”  Once at the top of the falls, we spent all day there eating, swimming, throwing rocks into the water below and once and a while striking a pose for photos snapped by hikers on the actual trail.

Our second journey was a lake somewhat in close proximity to our campsite in Savoy.  It was definitely not the largest lake that I have ever seen, but it was so relaxed and inviting that I had to swim again.  In the center of the lake, there is a rock shaped like a seat that raises out of the lake about a foot.  As we all discovered, fits four comfortably.  This rock is where we took in the sunset of our second day camping, and let me tell you, it was one to remember.

Our third and last adventure destination was an area named the Windsor Jambs.  The Windsor Jambs is a long stretch of stream, bordered by cliffs and enormous stones that are just right for climbing. We walked down the hiking trail over to the bottom of the Jambs and got ready for our adventure back up through the cliffs and waterfalls.  a few times I had to consult my Nikon 8×40 binoculars to view which things lay ahead, and correctly make a way to safely climb them.  As well as being extremely fun, the Jambs are somewhat dangerous, but very stunning.

After our three day camping trip packed with fun days and crazy nights, I can positively say that I want to go back again.  I highly advise you to experience the Berkshire mountains in Mass the first opportunity you have.  Take your family for a camping trip, or just make a couple days for you to just relax and lose yourself in nature.  Whatever excursions or relaxations you choose to indulge in, I guarantee you will be amazed by the beauty and freedom of these mountains.