Kennedy Park — Attraction in Lenox

We have been to the Lenox area for a vaiety of reasons, but always skipped the hike at Kennedy Park! Finally, on a beautiful 80 degree summer late morning, we were lucky to find the one available parking spot out of the five or six that were made available to the public. The hike begins with a sign board that includes a map and thermometer. We decided to locate the banced rock site and proceeded to hike to the location using the Pondview trail to access the Balanced Rock trail. It was relativeley difficult and narrow in some spots with 40 degree inclines and declines. That being said, it was quite an enjoyable workout. There is apicnic table at the Pondview, but very buggy. Overall, a 90 minute hike turned out to be good one. We will do this again during future visits in Lenox. Wear hiking shoes! Also, some of the trails are missing markers, with a random yellow markrr on the...

I Love Kennedy Park. Beautiful in all seasons even in it's bare trees in winter and spring. It sits on the edge of the village of Lenox so you can get there from the village on foot or by car.

Enter by the drive just past the white "Church on the Hill" at the top of the Hill in Lenox as you head towards Pittsfield or at Arcadian Shop ( great outdoor clothing and eqipment with lovely small cafe) just further North on Rte 7. They may have maps - or you can download one.

There are two main wide trails and many smaller ones. The map will help you do a loop - otherwise you likely don't need one. Popular with locals and those with dogs. Dogs allowed on leash.

Great for a quick short walk or longer 1-2 hour walk or ski. For long walks you can connect with the trail to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary.

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Kennedy Park is a circuit of cross-country trails for foot-hiking, mountain biking, and cross country skiing. the park has several different access points..... Park at the Church on the Hill, and walk up a path into the park; next go up Main Street to the Lenox DPW and park, this is a hilly trail into the Park....... Next you can park at the Lenox Shops on Route 7, or park in the Arcadia Shop lot and after a nice hike you can stop into their Cafe for a hot or cold drink and a sweet treat. The park trails are well marked for degree of difficulty..... The trails criss-cross so frequent visitors can create new adventures all the time......NO MOTOR VEHICLES OR ATV'S....... Park is open...