Pittsfield State Forest
"Lenox is close enough for easy day trips to the forest. Visitors from this area often enjoy hiking, picnicking, and combining outdoor time with Berkshire arts and dining."
A spacious Berkshire forest offering hiking, camping, swimming, and four-season outdoor recreation.
Beartown State Forest
"Lenox visitors often add Beartown to a Berkshires getaway focused on outdoor recreation and scenic drives. The forest offers a more rustic contrast to the town's cultural attractions."
A scenic Berkshire forest with ponds, hiking, fishing, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area
"Lenox visitors often pair a cultural trip with a scenic outdoor stop in the southern Berkshires. Jug End offers a peaceful contrast to the area's busy arts and resort attractions."
A quiet southern Berkshire reserve known for hiking, wildlife habitat, and scenic uplands.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
"Lenox visitors frequently add Mount Greylock to a Berkshires getaway centered on culture, resorts, and outdoor recreation. The park offers a contrasting mountain experience to the town’s arts-focused attractions."
Massachusetts’ highest peak, offering scenic drives, hiking, camping, and sweeping summit views.
Windsor State Forest
"Lenox visitors often combine cultural attractions with outdoor time in the hills. Windsor State Forest provides a more rugged, low-key complement to the area's resort feel."
A remote Berkshire Hills forest offering hiking, fishing, hunting, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Mount Everett State Reservation
"Lenox is a well-known Berkshires destination for arts, inns, and scenic drives. Travelers staying there often visit Mount Everett for a quieter outdoor experience."
A rugged Berkshire reservation with summit views, forested hiking, and access to the Appalachian Trail.
Mount Washington State Forest
"Lenox visitors can pair cultural attractions with a mountain day trip to the forest. The area’s outdoor enthusiasts often come for hiking, leaf-peeping, and photography."
A quiet Berkshire forest park with rugged mountain scenery and Appalachian Trail access.