The Berkshires
（重定向自Berkshire Hills）
![A view of the Berkshires from near North Adams, Massachusetts](/Images/godic/202412/24/The_Berkshires_near_North_Adams_MA5054.jpg")
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![The Mount Greylock massif seen from the west in winter, with its glacial cirque known as 'The Hopper' directly below the summit.](/Images/godic/202412/24/Greylock_in_December5054.JPG")
The Berkshires (/ˈbɜːrkʃərz/ or /ˈbɜːrkʃɪərz/), is a highland geologic region located in the western parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The term "Berkshires" is normally used by locals in reference to the portion of the mountain range that lies within Massachusetts. The portion of the Berkshires that extends into Connecticut is commonly referred to by locals as either the Northwest Hills or Litchfield Hills.