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Mountain & Street Biking

Pittsfield is bike friendly! In the spring of 2021, new bike lanes were unveiled downtown that provide a seamless cycling experience from Park Square to Tyler Street and back. The bike lanes are buffered on either side with 2’ clear-zones to better separate people cycling from open car doors and moving traffic. The North Street bike lanes are just one piece of a future safe cycling network that will connect major thoroughfares in the city including Tyler Street, Wahconah Street, Elm Street, and the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Getting more Pittsfield neighborhoods connected with safe cycling and walking options creates a more connected community, a more attractive place for families to locate, a healthier population, and a cleaner environment.

There is also plenty of off-road mountain biking at beautiful locations such as Springside Park and Pittsfield State Forest. Photo credit: Ben Garver, Berkshire Eagle

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a paved, 10-foot-wide biking, running, and walking trail running through Pittsfield, Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Adams. Free parking at the Crane Avenue entrance in Pittsfield, and open to the public year-round. Photo credit: Ogden Gigli

You can access the trail at John’s Building Supply at 1 Crane Ave. or Merrill Road extension.

Pittsfield Skate Plaza

The City of Pittsfield worked with the nationally-known skate park design company, Spohn Ranch, to design this popular skateboarding and BMX biker park. An excellent way for the kids to let off some steam. Come check it out! Photo credit: The Berkshire Eagle

Corner of East St. and Appleton Ave. | facebook

Pittsfield State Forest

Located along the Taconic Ridge, sandwiched between downtown Pittsfield and the NY state line, Pittsfield State Forest is a great place to go mountain biking. It has over 256 miles of trails with a total descent of 30,783 ft with varying degrees of difficulty. Photo credit: Berkshire Bike & Board

1041 Cascade St. | 413-442-8992 | www.mass.gov/locations/pittsfield-state-forest

Springside Park

A beloved and popular park just north of downtown Pittsfield, Springside Park is the home for Pittsfield High School Cross Country and Berkshire County Racing. Berkshire Cycle Association hosts the free Berkshire Mountain Bikes Series held here every Summer/Fall and in the past have hosted the Berkshire Cyclo Cross Races. Photo credit: Ben Garver, Berkshire Eagle

874 North St. | springsidepark.org

More Outdoors

Mountain & Street Biking

August 14, 2021/by Regina Burgio

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Winter Fun

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Walks & Hikes

August 3, 2021/by Regina Burgio

Outdoor Gems

July 19, 2021/by Regina Burgio

Sports & Outdoor Gear

July 14, 2021/by Regina Burgio

Before or after the trails

Fuel up before you hit the trails at one of our many tasty breakfast or lunch spots, or enjoy a relaxing dinner afterwards.

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City of Pittsfield

28 Renne Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
1-413-499-9348

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