Questing (New Marlborough, Massachusetts)
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Questing | |
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°07′19″N 73°15′06″W / 42.1219°N 73.2518°W |
| Area | 438 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Operator | The Trustees of Reservations |
| Website | Questing |
Questing is a 438-acre (177 ha) open space preserve and colonial era historic site located in New Marlborough, Massachusetts within The Berkshires. The property, acquired in 1996 by the land conservation non-profit organization The Trustees of Reservations, is named for a mythical beast from Arthurian Mythology called the Questing Beast.
The reservation includes hiking trails, open meadows and hay fields, vernal pools, and streams. It is open to hiking, picnicking, cross country skiing, and hunting (in season). A trailhead is located on New Marlborough Hill Road in New Marlborough. Bikes, snowmobiles and motorized vehicles are prohibited.