Hunt for Halloween Mushrooms Guided Hike
It’s almost Halloween! Our special foray at Chestnut Hill Farm will be to find fungi and we will focus on some “scary” and Halloween-themed mushrooms. You’ll learn about Witches’ butter, Jack o’ Lantern mushrooms, Dead man’s fingers, and varieties of bleeding fungi. As day turns to dusk, you’ll also get… Read More
Autumn Adventure at Noanet Woodlands Guided Hike
October is a great time to explore Powisset’s neighbor, 620-acre Noanet Woodlands! The air is cooler, the views start to open, and the smell of fall is in the air! During this energetic 2+ mile hike over moderately steep terrain, we will see old Mill Ponds, a waterfall and, weather… Read More
Peaked Fall Foliage Hike with Adventure East
October can be the most beautiful time of year for exploring the local forests of New England. We have carefully chosen the best scenic Trustees of Reservations properties for optimal foliage viewing. Go on an adventure with a knowledgeable guide who can help you identify all the wild wonders of… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes
While just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, the dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six miles of trails, traversing the dunes,… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits
There’s no better excuse to explore Cedar Point—the western-most part of the Crane Estate—than a hike at sunset. This two-hour adventure in a lesser-known part of the property has it all… A stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens of the Great House A hike down the Woodland Trail leading… Read More
Full Hunter's Moon Hike at Powisset Farm
Join us for a special guided evening hike illuminated by the Full Hunter’s Moon! At this unique guided hiking experience, we will open after hours for you to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under a full moon, or near-full moon as it waxes or wanes. Your guide will lead you… Read More
Full Moon Hike with Adventure East
Join us for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon. This beautiful hike with gradual elevation is a perfect way to enjoy the full moon. With panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley, the summit of Peaked Mountain is a great… Read More
Full Moon Hike at World's End
Join us for a Full Moon Hike at World’s End! During this unique hiking experience, we invite you to stay after our gates have closed to enjoy a tranquil evening walk under the light of the moon. A World’s End guide will lead participants on an hour-long hike along our… Read More
Full Moon Hike with Adventure East
Join us under the stars for an exciting evening in the light of the full moon. This is a gentle 3-mile hike with very little elevation gain making for a great full moon experience for all. With more than 3,000 acres of rolling terrain, Notchview -a part of the Hoosac… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More