Bartholomew's Cobble, Nature reserve and National Natural Landmark in Berkshire County, US.
Description
Bartholomew's Cobble is a 329-acre nature reserve in Berkshire County with two rocky hilltops and river floodplains along the Konkapot and Housatonic Rivers. The land includes open meadows, pastures, and stream valleys that create a mosaic of different habitats.
History
The land was originally part of a large colonial property before George Bartholomew developed and farmed it in the early 1800s. These two periods of ownership shaped how the landscape looks and functions today.
Culture
The meadows and pastures reflect a long tradition of land stewardship that shapes how the reserve looks and functions today. Visitors notice how this managed landscape continues to support both agriculture and wild species in harmony.
Practical
About five miles of moderate hiking trails wind through different habitats and reach Hurlburt's Hill at the highest point. The trails suit visitors of various fitness levels with different difficulty options throughout.
Did you know?
The reserve holds the largest diversity of fern species in North America and supports one of Massachusetts' largest populations of bobolinks. This combination makes it an unusually rich habitat for these specialized creatures.
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