Questing (New Marlborough, Massachusetts)

Questing
Questing
Location within Massachusetts
LocationMassachusetts, United States
Coordinates42°07′19″N 73°15′06″W / 42.1219°N 73.2518°W / 42.1219; -73.2518
Area438 sq mi (1,130 km2)
Established1996
OperatorThe Trustees of Reservations
WebsiteQuesting

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.