Hiking

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Passing through the Hoosac River Valley, the paved 12.7-mile Ashuwillticook (pronounced Ash-oo-will-ti-cook) trail links Adams with Lanesborough. The trail follows an old railroad, passing through rugged woodland and alongside Cheshire Reservoir. Walkers, joggers, cyclists, in-line skaters, and cross-country skiers all enjoy this route. 3 Hoosac St., Adams, Massachusetts. 413/442–8928; www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/ashuwillticook-rail-trail.html.