DATE: Aug 11, 2024 to Aug 11, 2024
LGBTQ Hike Q-MoB Hike: Cascades Waterfall

Meeting Time: 2:00 PM

Event Coordinator: QMoB
North Adams, MA

Max # People: 25

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Easy

SUMMARY:

HIKE DESCRIPTION: This is an easy hike through a beautiful hemlock ravine to a spectacular waterfall that is lovely on a hot day.

WHERE TO PARK: Because the trailhead is in a residential neighborhood, you must park at Brayton Elementary School
20 Brayton Hill Terrace,
North Adams, MA 01247
and then we will walk to the trailhead.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • rain-gear
  • swimming trunks if you want to swim & towel
  • appropriate footwear (that can get muddy),
  • snacks & water

WEATHER: Please check the weather in North Adams from your home before you leave for the hike, so that you will be able bring the right clothes to deal with any last minute changes in the weather. Weather in the Berkshires can change quickly and it always good to be prepared for rain, wind, & unexpectedly cooler or hotter temps than were forecast the day before. We will only cancel the hike if there is a forecast of a thunderstorm, and we will text you should this happen the day of the hike.

Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

WHERE TO PARK:

Because the trailhead is in a residential neighborhood, you must park at Brayton Elementary School
20 Brayton Hill Terrace,
North Adams, MA 01247
and then we will walk to the trailhead.