Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
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Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
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48.8km
640m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 37.0 km for 219 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
1.33 km
Mohawk Trail Multiuse Path
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
37.1 km
Welcome to Hopkins Forest
Highlight • Forest
The Williams College …
Tip by
42.4 km
Taconic Trail State Forest
Forest
45.7 km
Cold Spring Preserve
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
47.5 km
1753 House
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
48.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
30.8 km
12.5 km
3.94 km
1.26 km
282 m
Surfaces
46.0 km
2.50 km
282 m
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Elevation
Highest point (640 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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Description
The "Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute" is a tricky one, because while it's listed as a difficult 30.3-mile (48.8 km) touring bicycle route with 2085 feet (636 metres) of elevation gain, taking around 3 hours and 10 minutes, much of its namesake terrain is actually off-limits to bikes. If you're looking for a dedicated cycling adventure that truly explores these specific preserves, you'll need to adjust your expectations significantly, as Hopkins Memorial Forest strictly prohibits all wheeled vehicles.
What to expect on Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
While the specific "Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop" isn't a viable touring cycling route due to restrictions, the Williamstown area itself offers beautiful cycling opportunities. You won't be able to cycle through the diverse views of Hopkins Memorial Forest, with its vast mountain landscapes and the placid Hoosic River, nor the art-filled trails of The Clark Art Institute. Instead, for a true cycling experience, consider exploring the scenic, mostly paved Mohican Recreational Path, which travels alongside the Hoosic River, or other local roads and gravel paths in the region. This route, as named, is better suited for those who understand its limitations and are prepared to find alternative cycling paths around the restricted areas, perhaps combining a walk at The Clark with a separate bike ride elsewhere.
Planning your visit
Planning a cycling trip around the "Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop" requires careful attention to local regulations. Be aware that Hopkins Memorial Forest explicitly prohibits all wheeled vehicles, including bicycles. The Clark Art Institute's campus trails are also generally more suited for walking due to uneven or steep terrain and their nature as part of an art institution. For actual cycling, focus on dedicated bike paths like the Mohican Recreational Path in Williamstown, MA, or other public roads. Parking at The Clark Art Institute is available for visitors, but remember that the trails there are for walking.
Trail details
- Distance: 30.3 miles (48.8 km)
- Elevation gain: 2085 feet (636 metres)
- Difficulty: difficult
- Estimated time: 3 hours and 10 minutes
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