Bousquet Mountain Summer Activities
From lively concerts to hiking trails, summer at Bousquet Mountain delivers unforgettable adventures for visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a local looking for a reason to get outside or a visitor exploring the region, summer at Bousquet lets you experience the slopes in new and exciting ways.
Brighten up your summer plans by hiking Mahanna Cobble, or grab tickets to Summit Sounds or one of our Base Area Concerts for a unique live music experience. As concert goers, you’ll get access to delicious food and drinks at Drifters Bar & Restaurant while you enjoy the music.
What can I do at Bousquet Mountain this summer?
Base Area Concerts
Set against one of the best natural backdrops in Western Massachusetts, Bousquet Mountain has been delivering family fun since 1932. Our Base Area Concerts run every Saturday evening in July and August nestled into the mountainside. Whether you like jazz, southern rock, bluegrass, or Talking Heads tributes, there’s a little something for everyone.
Embrace the festival-feel of Base Area Concerts by bringing your own chairs and blankets, peruse the local vendors tables, or elevate your visit by dining on the deck at Drifters Bar & Restaurant, open to all ticket holders.
Summit Sounds
Our Summit Sounds concert series, running every Thursday night in August and September from 5-9pm, offers a musical experience unlike anything else in the Berkshires. Enjoy a breathtaking chairlift ride up to the summit to listen to live music and watch the sun set on Mount Greylock behind the band.
Grab a craft beverage from Drifters Bar & Restaurant in the Base Area for your chairlift ride or indulge in locally-sourced food up at the summit while swaying to the music. The Summit Sounds concert series is family friendly for all ages.
Private Events
Whether it’s a mountaintop wedding ceremony or an indoor family event, our welcoming atmosphere and friendly, professional staff members are prepared to host all kinds of events. Imagine your perfect day surrounded by mountain views, choosing between indoor or outdoor spaces with in-house catering services and end-to-end event planning support.
Hiking Trails
Starting at the base of Bousquet Mountain, the Mahanna Cobble is a 3.2 mile loop out and back with gorgeous mountain views. Part of the northern end of the Yokun Ridge, the Mahanna Cobble is accessible seven days a week, moderately difficult, and typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. The trail reaches 800+ feet in elevation with a breathtaking summit view, the perfect mid-hike spot for a picnic.
Plan Your Summer Visit
Located at 101 Dan Fox Drive in Pittsfield, the mountain sits within easy reach of the broader Berkshires and access from I-90. Right around the corner from Guido’s Fresh Marketplace on South Street, Bousquet Mountain is accessible from popular local areas:
- 5 minutes from downtown Pittsfield
- 10 minutes from downtown Lenox
- 20 minutes from downtown Stockbridge
- 30 minutes from downtown Great Barrington
- 45 minutes from downtown Williamstown and North Adams
Exploring Summer In The Berkshires
from Bousquet Mountain
A summer day at Bousquet Mountain pairs naturally with sight seeing, shopping, and delicious food. Whether you’re looking to stay outside for hiking, biking, and exploring local conservation areas, or more interested in stimulating your mind at museums and art galleries, the Berkshires have a lot to offer.
Here are some destinations visitors often combine with a summer mountain visit:
- Cruise Night at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport is a free event the first Wednesday of every month from June through September, from 5-8pm. Enjoy a variety of local food trucks, a live DJ, and vehicles of all types, including classics, muscle, trucks, imports, and daily drivers.
- Tanglewood in Lenox is just 20 minutes south of Pittsfield, a music venue and festival, which the Boston Symphony Orchestra calls home in the summer season.
- Mass MoCa in North Adams, just 45 minutes north from Pittsfield, boasts the largest contemporary art museum in the United States.
- The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown is about a 45 minute drive north of Pittsfield while the Clark hosts famous artwork from the Renaissance Era to the early Twentieth Century.
- The Norman Rockwell Museum, just 20 minutes south in Stockbridge, houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell’s work, including 998 original paintings and drawings.
- Ramblewild Aerial Adventure Park is located less than 30 minutes from Pittsfield, offering an aerial adventure park, a children’s aerial trail, maple sugarbush, and private-guided climbing experiences.
The Berkshires are a hot spot for delicious restaurants and bars, orchards and farms, specialty farmers markets, and breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Explore our local partners for discounts and deals on lodging:
Gateways Inn
Located less than 10 minutes from Bousquet Mountain, Gateways Inn is a refined boutique hotel in the heart of Lenox. Set within a beautifully restored historic estate, the inn offers elegant guest rooms, picturesque grounds, and exceptional in-house dining just moments from the area’s top attractions. Bousquet guests enjoy exclusive savings by using promotional code MOUNTAIN15 when making reservation.
51 Walker Street Lenox, MA 01240 | (413) 637-2532
The Hideaway
Located less than 10 minutes from Bousquet, Hideaway Inn Lenox is a design-forward hotel in the heart of the Berkshires. Blending historic character with thoughtfully designed rooms, fun communal spaces, and seamless check-in. Bousquet guests enjoy 15% off your stay with code HIBOUSQUET.
11 Old Stockbridge Rd, Lenox, MA 01240 | (413) 551-2314
The Element • Lenox
Stay six minutes from the mountain at Element Hotel, where complimentary breakfast, dog-friendly suites, and an indoor saltwater pool make it easy to recharge. Bousquet concert guests save 20% on Marriott bookings with Corp/Promo Code F826.
130 Pittsfield Road Lenox MA 01240 | (413) 637-2532
What visitors are saying
FAQs
Yes. Bousquet Mountain has quite a few summer activities available, including outdoor live music and hiking.
Hike the Mahanna Cobble 3 mile loop, available seven days a week, or join us for unique musical experiences all summer long. Take the chairlift up the mountain for Summit Sounds every Thursday night in August and September, or spread out a blanket with friends and family for the Base Area Concerts every Saturday evening in July and August.
Free parking is available in the main lot for all summer activities.
