Address
545 East St., Mount Washington, MA 01258
- This page, Mount Washington State Forest, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Mount Washington State Forest
Details
Overview
The re-grown red oak northern hardwood forest of Mt. Washington State Forest offers more than 30 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Hike the South Taconic Trail to the 2,250 ft. elev. summit of Alander Mountain for a breathtaking view.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
You may only park in the designated lot at the park headquarters on East Street. Parking is free.
Activities
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Hiking
With more than 30 miles of trails, there's plenty to explore across Mt. Washington. -
Wilderness (or backcountry) Camping
Closed until further notice
All Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Cross-country skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Mountain biking
Facilities
- Grills
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
Restrictions
- No alcohol
- No littering
- No motorized off-road vehicles
- No snowmobiles
- Trash Policy Lug in/ Lug out
More info
Wilderness (or backcountry) camping closed until further notice
- Sites are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Limit up to 5 people at each site
- Fires are allowed only at designated pits.
- Leave No Trace outdoor ethics are strongly encouraged.
