Olivia's Overlook at Yokun Ridge Reserve — Attraction in Stockbridge

Even if one just goes to the parking area there are spectacular views over Stockbridge Bowl. For hikers there are a couple of options. The Charcoal Trail is adjacent to the parking area. It is two miles, with scenic vistas to the north and south, and connects to a ridgeline trail that covers all of West Stockbridge mountain (if you do the whole ridge trail,be wary of the shooting range adjacent to the final descent to route 102). Across the street from the parking is the Burbank Trail. It is a three mile trail with moderate elevation. There is one Vista to the west, but the trail also feature s the remnants of a historic house, as well as a picturesque reservoir. It is one of my favorite...

This is a Moderate trail that took us two hours 10 minutes with stopping for photos water etc. definitely take the left branch to the overlook first which has a few semi steep inclines so that on the return there is a long downhill path before one reaches the pond. If you go the other way, to the pond first, You will ultimately have a long not too steep but say 1/3 of a mile climb. Without stops this could be easily done by a moderate hiker in 1’45”. It is a very calming walk and very beautiful but nothing is overly spectacular. This is not to say I would be unwilling to...

Meander along the Brothers Trail, along the land that was once inhabited by the Stockbridge-Munsee Mahican Indians in the pristine hemlock forest to an overlook that is provided by the Tennessee Gas Pipeline. You can see on a clear day a wonderful view of Lake Mah-Kee-Nak (mountain mirror) or Stockbridge Bowl. Good time to snap a shot. Parking lot can be fairly full on weekends. Spend some time out there away from the overlook on the Yokun...