About Old Growth Forest Walk with Adventure East

Join Adventure East for a guided woodland walk at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, MA. This walk explores one of Western Massachusetts’ most remarkable forest landscapes. Your naturalist guide will introduce the area’s towering white pines, ancient hemlocks, and diverse hardwoods while sharing the natural history, forest ecology, and cultural significance of this historic property.

Together, we will explore the historic landscape surrounding the homestead of poet and conservationist William Cullen Bryant. You will learn how to recognize old-growth traits such as canopy layers, coarse woody debris, and diverse understory structure.

This hike is for ages 12 and up. This hike is suitable for beginners and casual hikers who are comfortable walking on gentle woodland trails for approximately two hours.

What’s Included?

• A guided walk with our Adventure East Senior Naturalist William Randolf
• Frequent stops to observe tree features, forest structure, and habitat characteristics that define old-growth environments

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the temperatures
• Plenty of drinking water

Trustees Members receive a 10% discount – please email aduquette@thetrustees.org for the discount code to be entered on the Adventure East website.

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