Overview
Lee is a city in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Lee
October Mountain State Forest
This is the largest state forest in Massachusetts at 16,500 acres, most of which is in Washington. Trails for every level of experience are available, including the Appalachian Trail and a trail through Schermerhorn Gorg…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 42 mi away (major hub). Directions
Lee is at Exit 2 of Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike, a toll road). Downtown is about 1 mile west on Route 20.
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Get in
Lee is at Exit 2 of Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike, a toll road). Downtown is about 1 mile west on Route 20.
Do
Do October Mountain State Forest
This is the largest state forest in Massachusetts at 16,500 acres, most of which is in Washington. Trails for every level of experience are available, including the Appalachian Trail and a trail through Schermerhorn Gorge, a noted geological feature. There are also many great, but challenging trails for ATVs. The Forest also has 46 campsites on a sunny hill. Snowmobiling and car-top boating is available. See October Mountain State Forest for more details.
Sleep
Hotels
Camping
Stay October Mountain State Forest
Woodland Road. Mid May to mid October. Reservations suggested. Forty six campsites on 3 tiers. RV maximum length 34 ft, no electric hookups.
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