Mohawk Trail (page 4 of 4)

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Length: About 60 miles, plus side trips.

When to go: Popular year-round, but best in fall for the foliage.

Nearby attractions: Historic Deerfield, featuring well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century homes. Natural Bridge, a 550-million-year-old marble formation, North Adams. The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown.

Further information: Mohawk Trail Association, P.O. Box 1044, North Adams, MA 01247; tel. 413-743-8127,www.mohawktrail.com.

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