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Pittsfield State Forest
1041 Cascade St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
Directions
This sprawling, 11,000-acre forest includes Berry Pond and 30 miles of trails. Whether hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or exploring the mountain range to Berry Pond, you're sure to find the perfect outdoor adventure.
Phone
(413) 442-8992
Southern New England Trunkline Trail
107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, MA 01516
Directions
The Southern New England Trunkline Trail runs 22 miles from Douglas State Forest to Franklin State Forest. The trail is one of the longest trails in Massachusetts, running through 6 towns. You can find marked trail entrances at each of these towns. The trail is popular to bicyclists, cross-country skiers, equestrians, and hikers.
Phone
(508) 476-7872
Spencer State Forest
51 Howe Road, Spencer, MA 01562
Directions
The 965-acre Spencer State Forest features trails that run for miles through the woods and across rivers. Visitors can picnic at Howe Pond, cross-country ski, and snowmobile.
Phone
(508) 886-6333
Upton State Forest
205 Westboro Road, Upton, MA 01568
Directions
This 2,660-acre forest offers a mix of nature and history. Explore some of the historic structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a program that provided employment during the Great Depression, located here. Visitors can also hike, cross-country ski, and more.
Phone
(508) 278-6486
Wells State Park
159 Walker Pond Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Directions
Wells State Park was, established in 1968, is a 1400 acre public recreation area located off Route 49 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The park offers 12 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-county skiing. The woodlands are made up of an oak-hickory forest and northern hardwood forest types with groves of eastern white pine. Terrain is rugged with ledges interspersed between wetlands.
A notable trail leads to the cliffs of Carpenter Rocks, named after John Carpenter, who built and operated a sawmill nearby. Scenic views include the eastern section of Walker Pond and surrounding wooded valley.
Walker Pond's 104 acres provide opportunities for boating and fishing. The fish population is made up of largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, bluegill, pumpkin-seed, brown bullhead, white suckers, golden and bridled shiners.
A notable trail leads to the cliffs of Carpenter Rocks, named after John Carpenter, who built and operated a sawmill nearby. Scenic views include the eastern section of Walker Pond and surrounding wooded valley.
Walker Pond's 104 acres provide opportunities for boating and fishing. The fish population is made up of largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, bluegill, pumpkin-seed, brown bullhead, white suckers, golden and bridled shiners.
Phone
(508) 347-9257
Wendell State Forest
392 Wendell Rd, Millers Falls, MA 01349
Directions
Wendell State Forest is 7,566 acres of rolling forested hills, streams, ponds, trails, a baseball diamond, and a picnic area. You can visit Wendell any time of year.
Phone
(413) 659-3797
Willard Brook State Forest
599 Main St on RT 119, West Townsend, MA 01474
Directions
Willard Brook State Forest sits on 2,597 acres near Townsend, MA. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Phone
(978) 597-8802
Willowdale State Forest
252 Ipswich Road, Topsfield, MA 01983
Directions
Explore 40 miles of trails at Willowdale. If you're looking for something water-based, check out Hood Pond west of Route 1.
Phone
(978) 877-5931