Summer Hiking at Jiminy Peak, Hancock, Massachusetts

A ski resort, a page about summer walking

In winter, Jiminy Peak is a ski resort. This page is not about skiing: it covers what the resort advertises for walking in summer. Its hiking information sits on the Mountain Adventure Park page, alongside the other summer activities.

Two ways to walk

• The hike to the summit. The resort calls it a real workout, rewarded with views of Mount Greylock and the Jericho Valley.
• The walking trail network. For a shorter, less strenuous hike, the resort points to this network, near the western border of the property.

For the summit, the resort suggests hiking up Ace of Spades, the trail between the Country Inn and the Mountain Coaster, bearing right onto John Hancock and following the snowshoe trail icons. In its summer hiking description it gives no length, elevation gain or time.

Trail maps

Trail maps are available at three places: the front desk of the Country Inn, the ticket window in the Crane Lodge, and the customer service desk in the Paul Major Welcome Center. Pick one up before you set out.

The scenic chairlift

The resort offers a ride to the summit on a six-passenger chairlift that it describes as the only one in the region. At the top, it advertises views of Mount Greylock and the Jericho Valley, and a ride back down to the base area on the same lift, the Berkshire Express.

• 2026 season: July 4 to October 18, weekends and holidays, 12 pm to 4 pm.
• No price is listed for the scenic chairlift on the Mountain Adventure Park page.

Mountain biking on the same mountain

Mountain biking has its own page. The network mixes single track and downhill cruisers, and the resort says it is best suited to experienced riders. Helmets are mandatory, the mountain is not patrolled and bike rentals are not available. The single-day lift ticket was US$39 (US$199 for a season pass) according to the resort in 2026; prices may change. That page does not say whether the bike trails are shared with walkers, so check with the resort before walking on a bike trail.

Season, and what is not specified

The dates above are the 2026 summer dates. As of October 28, 2026, the resort listed its Mountain Adventure Park as closed for the season; it gives no dates for the walking trails themselves. It also does not say whether hiking is free, whether dogs are allowed on the summer trails, or where to park for a hike. For these points, call the resort at 413-738-5500.