From Mass Pike (Lee exit): Take a left off the exit ramp (MA 20) and immediately take a right onto MA 102 west. Follow to Stockbridge and junction with US 7. Turn left onto US 7 and travel 0.2 mile to Park Road. Turn left onto Park Road and follow it to its end. There is a parking lot at the end of Park Rd. and it is okay to park there for Ice Glen as long as you do not block the artist's studio that is there.
The footbridge crossing the Housatonic River is the start of the trail for Ice Glen.
Huge hemlocks and great white pines make up the "old growth" that can be found in here. These trees are 170 years old, which is not technically old growth (hence the "), but nonetheless a very impressive stand of large trees. A tradition for the last 100-plus years: the town of Stockbridge has assembled a scary parade going through the glen, every other Halloween. The Ice Glen is a unique place that stays very cool in the summer, sometimes even cold enough for snow and ice to remain during the summer months. The trail is a mile and a half in length and can be rough in places, due to the frequency of boulders. It would be wise to give yourself about 90 minutes to hike and enjoy the scenery.
Interesting site about Ice Glen
Appalachian Mtn Club 2005 publication about Ice Glen
Stockbridge Walking Tour
hello! was interested in more info about Ice Glen. Going to be hiking in January with snow. Bringing crampons. Advice? please email kmdutton @ gmail . com
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