Month: September 2019

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Adams, Massachusetts (state # 38)

September 1, 2019

We’re back at Traveler’s Woods in Bernardston, MA once again. The one campground near Ashuwillticook R/T was full and we knew Traveler’s Woods was a nice place. Landen loves the big slide and is able to ride his bike.

The trailhead in Adam’s was an hour away. It was a beautiful drive through the Berkshires. Some of the prettiest scenery so far. I especially enjoyed seeing the old weathered barns.

Visitors center in Adams, MA. The rail trail is directly behind the visitors center.
The beginning of this beautiful 11.5 mile rail trail. Our favorite Massachusetts trail.
Main street in Adam’s. So typical of the many small towns we’ve been through on this trip, just inviting you to take a stroll.
The trail followed shores of Cheshire Reservoir for a couple of miles.
Loved this little house that overlooked the reservoir.
This old train trestle was near Adams.
Old lime mining and production facility near Adams.
This was a train used for touring the Berkshires. Landen was thrilled to see it and get a wave from the conductor.
A business along the trail had the rear tire of a bike imbeded in the brick wall of the building. A very unique way of recognizing their relationship with the rail trail.
Another beautiful church with tall steeple in Adams. Awesome blue sky too.

This was a perfect day, temperatures in the 70’s, to ride the perfect trail. There was something interesting to see around every turn. The trail surface was smooth and wide. There were a few areas raised by roots that were well marked. The bumps kept Landen interested. We finished our ride about 3 PM and the trail was beginning to get crowded.

We rode 23 miles today and finished our Massachusetts 100. Hooray!!

We celebrated our 100 miles with pizza. Apple juice for Landen and a beer for Lenny and Diana.