River Walk — Attraction in Great Barrington

I'm not from the area and this was a bit disappointing as a spontaneous stop because it took longer to find/park than walk it. Parking was difficult to find because a bridge was closed and the other area (an old school across from a basketball court) marked as parking on the trail map is no longer available. The walk is really walking along the river edge at a distance while still being surrounded by buildings and residential houses. There is a short (5 min) walk section surrounded by trees closer to the river which was nicer. Afterward we drove to Fountain Pond down the street for a more...

It's an extremely short but beautiful trail (at least the northern part).

In general it's a river promenade connecting Main St near St. Peter's Church and Bridge St. It's not a complete trail as the middle part goes on River St. The northern part is a few feet lower than street level and has compact soil which gives it a natural feeling. Since it is connected to the street level by stairs it is not accessible for wheelchairs/strollers. The southern part is street level and mostly paved. Both parts have some plaques and viewing points...

What a surprise to find this riverwalk in downtown Great Barrington. It is a calm oasis just steps off Main Street. The short walk keeps you about 20 feet above the Housatonic with view and sound of rapids. It is also an engineeting historical site, just across from where the first AC electric distribution station...