Building Connected Communities Through Multi-Use Trails

The Berkshire Bike Path Council works to promote the establishment of a Vermont to Connecticut multi-use recreational path approximately 75 miles long. The border to border trail will utilize railway corridors and related off-road bike paths with on-road bike lanes where possible. Through involvement of community groups and towns the trail will extend from the Vermont border in Williamstown south through North Adams, Adams, Cheshire, Lanesboro, Pittsfield, Lenox, Stockbridge, Lee, Great Barrington and Sheffield to the Connecticut border.

The Berkshire Bike Path Council is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the establishment of a Vermont to Connecticut multi-use recreational path spanning approximately 75 miles through Berkshire County Massachusetts. We work with community groups and towns to extend trails utilizing railway corridors and off-road bike paths with on-road bike lanes where possible, creating diverse destinations including schools, businesses, community centers, transportation links, and recreational opportunities.

Community Engagement: We believe successful trail development requires sustained commitment from municipal governments, community organizations, and individual residents working together to create accessible recreational infrastructure.

Sustainable Transportation: Rail trails provide practical transportation alternatives for commuters and residents while reducing vehicle traffic and contributing to environmental sustainability across Berkshire County.