Updates from the Mountain

Trails Report:

Check out the latest Trails Report.

NOAA weather forecast for Northfield:

NOAA Weather Forecast

Visitor Center Schedule:

Through October 18
Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 until 4:30.

October 21 to November 8
Wednesday through Saturday.

After November 8
Schedule varies, call for open hours.

Center Holidays - Closed
Labor Day, September 7th
Veteran's Day - November 11th
Open Columbus Day, October 12th

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Quinnetukut Riverboat

Step aboard the Quinnetukut II and enjoy a relaxing hour and a half interpretive cruise along the Connecticut River. Learn about Glacial Lake Hitchcock, Dinosaurs, past inhabitants of the area. Watch for Bald Eagles, Mute Swans, and Blue Heron. Public cruises and charters depart Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00, 1:15, and 3:00 from June 27th to October 18th.

Riverview Pavilion

The Riverview Pavilion is available for rental from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. We stop renting the pavilion on October 18th . It’s a great place for private picnics, reunions, weddings, or meetings. Take a look at the Riverview Pavilion Flyer for more information.

Campgrounds and Canoe Rentals

Barton Cove Campground and Canoe Rentals are open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Scout groups can camp by special arrangement through November. Phone: (413) 863-9300. Barton Cove is an alcohol free campground with limited car access. So plan to spend some quiet time on the Connecticut River. We’re only two hours from Boston, about 3 1/2 hours from the Statue of Liberty, and seven hours from Niagara Falls. Reservations are taken beginning the first Wednesday in April.

Fishways

The fishways are open! Visit the Turners Falls Fishway and witness the amazing migration of shad, herring, sea lamprey and other anadromous fish. These fascinating fish are born in the river or its tributaries, migrate to the ocean and return as adults to the river of their birth to spawn. The Turners Falls Fishway is open from May 13th to June 14th. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday 9:00 – 5:00. For more detailed information check out the fishway information in our fishways brochure.