Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA)

Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

28.6 miles (46.0 km) · 5,727 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hancock Shaker Village Loop (MA) is a 28.6 mile loop route located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. The route climbs 5,727 feet and descends 5,726 feet. The largest climb extends 3.0 miles, gaining 886 feet. The course averages 203 feet of vertical gain per mile. 57% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 13.4 out of 10, placing it in the 74.95th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Massachusetts.