Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
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Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
02:24
48.4km
630m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 37.0 km for 202 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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37.1 km
Welcome to Hopkins Forest
Highlight • Forest
The Williams College …
Tip by
42.4 km
Taconic Trail State Forest
Forest
45.6 km
Cold Spring Preserve
Highlight • Forest
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47.4 km
1753 House
Highlight • Historical Site
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48.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.8 km
12.5 km
1.76 km
254 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
47.7 km
404 m
254 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (640 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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Friday 26 June
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Description
If you've stumbled upon the "Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute" hoping for a dedicated road cycling adventure, you'll want to read this first. While the idea of a 30.1-mile (48.4 km) route with 2076 feet (633 metres) of elevation gain, rated as moderate and taking around 2 hours and 24 minutes, sounds appealing, the reality is that Hopkins Forest largely prohibits bicycles on its trails. This specific named loop isn't a recognized or suitable road cycling route, but the good news is the Williamstown area is rapidly developing fantastic alternatives for road cyclists.
What to expect on Welcome to Hopkins Forest – Cold Spring Preserve loop from The Clark Art Institute
Given that the named route isn't suitable for road cycling, let's talk about what you *can* expect if you're looking to cycle near The Clark Art Institute. The institute's grounds offer paved paths, but the trails extending into areas like Stone Hill are primarily for hiking. Hopkins Forest itself, a beautiful 2600-acre reserve with dense woodlands and open fields, explicitly prohibits bikes on most trails. However, the region is making strides with projects like the A2A Trail, a planned 9.3-mile path connecting cultural institutions, designed to be flat and accessible for bikes. This will offer scenic views of the Hoosic River and mountains, a stark contrast to the unsuitability of the named route for road bikes.
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