Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jug End State Reservation
View of Guilder Hollow Road & the Berkshires from Jug End peak
Jug End State Reservation Location in Massachusetts
Location	Egremont, Mount Washington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Area	1,191 acres (4.82 km2)
Established	1994
Governing body	Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website	Jug End State Reservation

The Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area is a special natural place in Massachusetts. It's located in the towns of Egremont and Mount Washington. This area is a public park where you can enjoy nature. It used to be a resort called Jug End Barn, but now it's been returned to its natural state. It's managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, which helps protect natural areas.

History of Jug End

The land that is now Jug End State Reservation used to be a ski resort. It was called Jug End Barn. This resort welcomed visitors from 1938 until it closed for good in 1983.

In 1994, the state of Massachusetts took over the property. They started a project to clean up the land. Their goal was to make it a healthy natural space again for everyone to enjoy.

What to Do at Jug End

Jug End State Reservation is a great place for outdoor activities. You can explore the area on foot.

Hiking Trails

The Jug End Loop Trail is a popular path. It goes for about 2 miles (3.2 km). Along the trail, you'll see open fields and different types of forests. These include woodlands with northern hardwood trees and eastern hemlock trees.

A famous long-distance hiking path, the Appalachian Trail, also crosses through this property. This means you can walk a small part of this huge trail here.