Bee Hill and Flora’s Glen via Fitch Trail
Distance: ~4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate / strenuous
Hike Leader: Dusty Griffin
Climb initially up open fields to Bee Hill Road, then through mixed woodlands on the Fitch Trail to the high point of Bee Hill, passing some extraordinary old Sugar Maples along the way. Descend through hemlock groves to the RRR Brooks Trail, returning along Flora’s Glen Brook to the remains of an old mill pond on Bee Hill Rd.
The trail starts in an open, mowed field — the path is on grass to start — but most of the hike is in the woods on rooty, rocky trails. Initial strenuous climbing leads to Bee Hill, and a moderate descent returns us to Bee Hill Road. Much of the descent through Flora’s Glen features a narrow path with a steep drop-off to one side.
Meet at the Rural Lands main office (671 Cold Spring Road Williamstown, MA) at 9am.
- Dress for the expected weather.
- Wear sturdy shoes or boots.
- Bring your own snack, water and bug repellent.
- Dogs are welcome on leash. Please pick up after them.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please register ahead of time using this form, so we can let you know if there are changes or cancellation.
If you need to cancel your booking, please use the same form (it has an option to cancel your signup).
For questions, contact trails@rurallands.org.