Geography

The Berkshires are the southern continuations of the Green Mountains in Vermont, which, in turn, are part of the larger Appalachian Mountain Range. The Appalachians are one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth and formed close to 500 million years ago from the collision of continents. In their prime, they had peaks comparable in size to the Himalayas! Over time, erosion has worn these mountains to the modest heights seen today. 

For a property of 200 acres, Adaptation Forest has a feel much bigger than that due to its unique layout. It is extremely long (1.25 miles/2kms) and relatively narrow (0.2-0.5 miles/0.3-0.8 kms wide) and extends from a valley floor at approx. 1200 feet (365 meters) of elevation up a ridgeline and hill to a top elevation nearly 1800 feet (550 meters). You can literally spend hours hiking from side to side and exploring all of its various spots!

The prominent ridgeline of the forest affords incredible views of the Berkshire Mountains and Mt. Greylock, the highest mountain in Massachusetts at an elevation of 3,489 feet (1,063 meters). The famous Appalachian Trail passes not far from the forest also. 

Adaptation Forest's rock is primarily metamorphic and an abundant amount of quartzite is present. The forest's elevation change results in multiple drainage areas with small streams providing ample water, along with pond, vernal pool and marsh features.