Yokun Ridge -Baldhead(Berkshires)

Did a short evening hike today in the central Berkshires along a section of Yokun Ridge south to Baldhead, a 1677 foot subordinate peak which sits just east off the main ridge.  Parked at the gate at the end of the public access area along Reservoir Road and headed south on a series of unmarked trails.

A very confusing network of trails literally criss-cross all over the woods, but I found my way up to a beautiful scenic vista from an open rock ledge just north of Baldhead. The view is directly east over a large wetland known as "The Marsh".

The view stretches far to the southeast over the Lenox countryside with Lily Pond visible.

The Marsh sitting far below.

 The view to the northeast consists of the ridge of Kennedy Park.

I eventually picked up a BNRC trail, which actually follows Old Baldhead Road for a ways, before leaving the marked trail to head up to Baldhead's wooded summit.  Unfortunately, there were no views from the summit.

Back on the marked trail, I passed by the former John Gorman homesite, dating back to the late 19th century.

Headed back to the car on another series of unmarked Lenox Watershed trails, passing one mountain biker along the way.  Hiked about 4 miles total.