Events

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox offers. Explore our sample ranch schedule.

There is nothing else in nature that offers quite the same combination of exhilaration and calm as cascading water. When a New England Spring is in full swing, rivers and streams swell with snowmelt and spring rain--turning waterfalls into roaring show-stoppers at the height of their beauty.

Join Canyon Ranch Lenox Outdoor Sports Experts on a four-day hiking event to take in the soothing sight and sound of these wonders of nature in the Massachusetts Berkshires. Be guided to some favorite local spots and take a different hike each day. Bring your mom, or the person you recognize as your mom, and celebrate Mother's Day with a specialized hike amongst the wildflowers.

Each day, choose from a variety of hikes ranging in difficulty. Whether you’re an expert outdoor enthusiast or just looking for a lovely and leisurely walk, this uplifting retreat provides the opportunity for hikers of all skill levels to connect with nature. Explore the splendor of Spring and take in gently tumbling falls to steep plunges. Walk to see firsthand how the Berkshires have no shortage of impressive falls.

Canyon Ranch experienced hiking experts will be your guides.

Thursday, May 11

8:00 am: Hike: Level 5 - Race Brook (6.5 hours)
A very steep, rocky ascent to the ridge, then rolling until another steep, rocky climb to the summit of Mt. Everett. Lunch included. 6.5 miles. 2,000ft vertical rise.

9:15 am: Hike: Level 2+ - Basin Pond (3 hours)
Enjoy this scenic woodland hike on rocky, rolling trails and over several babbling brooks. 4 miles. 902ft vertical rise.

1:15 pm: Hike: Level 1 - Pleasant Valley Beaver Ponds (3 hours)
A leisurely hike on flat, mildly rolling wooded trails past several beaver ponds.

Friday, May 12

8:00 am: Hike: Level 4 - Money Brook (5.5 hours)
Steady uphill hike, including a few stream crossings and rocky terrain. Savor lunch beside the falls. Reverse your footsteps down the valley while traversing beautiful brooks. Lunch included. 6 miles. 1,800ft vertical rise.

9:15 am: Hike: Level 3 - Pleasant Valley Overbrook (3 hours)
Steady, moderate ascent to the summit of Lenox Mountain and down again. 3 miles. 820ft vertical rise

1:15 pm: Hike: Level 2 - Katie’s Big Ash Trail (2 hours)
Enjoy a scenic hike, passing by old oak trees and walking alongside a flowing stream. Rolling terrain with a steep incline.

Saturday, May 13

8:00 am: Hike: Level 5 - Bash Bish (7 hours)
Moderate ascent, then a rolling ridge, followed by a very steep descent with high drops to a waterfall. Lunch included. 8 miles. 1,230ft vertical rise.

9:15 am: Hike: Level 3 - Lulu Cascade (3.5 hours)
Moderate ascent with rocky terrain. Beautiful cascading water. Nice intermediate hike. 4.5 miles. 1,165ft vertical rise.

1:15 pm: Hike: Level 2 - Round Mountain (2.5 hours)
Flat start, then short, strong ascent on woodland trails past gentle waterfalls to Hale Pond. Mild, rocky descent.

Sunday, May 14

8:00 am: Hike: Level 5 - March Cataract (6 hours)
Very steep climbing to start, then continue to climb moderately to the falls, then reverse. Lunch included. 6 miles. 1,800ft vertical rise.

9:15 am: Hike: Level 3 - Gorge Trail (3 hours)
Short but steep uphill along a river to a mountain lake and back. 3 miles. 600ft vertical rise.

1:15 pm: Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike/Walk (2.5 hours)
You’re invited to enjoy wildflowers and good company this Mother’s Day with a guided tour of beautiful, blooming wildflowers - the herald of a warmer, sunnier hiking season.

Monday, May 15

8:00 am: Hike: Level 4 - Beckett Quarry To Glendale Falls (6 hours)
Enjoy moderate climbs and rocky woodland terrain at this historic granite quarry. Then, jump in the van, and take a short trip to explore and hike at Massachusetts’ largest waterfall. Lunch included. 6 miles. 1,000ft vertical rise.

9:15 am: Hike: Level 3 - Monument Mountain (3 hours)
Steady ascent with a rock scramble at the top. Great views! Steep Descent. 2.5 miles. 827ft vertical rise.

1:15 pm: Hike: Level 2 - Steven’s Glen (2 hours)
Steep descent to a waterfall, then moderate ascent back out of the glen.