Three Hills in Williamstown
Distance: 4.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
Hike Leader: Dusty Griffin
The route goes up and over three hills on either side of the Taconic Trail, affording great views: 1) Tenney Hill, on land given to Rural Lands by the Tenney Family; 2) Bee Hill; and 3) Foxcroft Hill in the Taconic Trail State Park. Part of the trail follows Bee Hill Extension, a dirt road once part of the Greenfield-to-Albany Turnpike, past old cellar holes and a still-standing 18th-century house. From the top of Bee Hill you descend into Flora’s Glen to the RRR Brooks Trail, leading you out of the woods into old farm fields, and to a grassy hilltop, once the site of Foxcroft Farm, owned by the Tenneys. Moderately strenuous with a couple of steep uphill segments.
- Dress for the expected weather.
- Wear sturdy shoes or boots.
- Bring your own snack, water and bug repellent.
- Dogs are welcome on leash.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please register ahead of time using the form below.
If you need to cancel your booking, please go to ‘manage my bookings’ at the bottom of this page and hit ‘cancel’ next to the program name.
For questions, contact trails@rurallands.org.
Meet at the Taconic Trail State Park pullout on Route 2 across from the metal gate:
Driving directions from Field Park (the roundabout) in Williamstown:
– Take Routes 2 & 7 southwest to where they split (2.3 mi.) at the A-Frame bakery.
– Follow Route 2 west, uphill to the first pullout on the left (south) side of Route 2 (4.5 mi.)
(mileage is cumulative)