Address
45 Mill Street, Foxborough, MA 02035
- This page, F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Details of F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Overview of F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
F. Gilbert Hills is a 1000-acre state forest that offers 23 miles of trails through pine and oak. You can hike, mountain bike, and horseback ride, among other activities. The park is also part of the 30-mile Warner Trail that stretches from Sharon, Mass to Diamond Hill State park in Rhode Island. There are also 8 miles of motor biking trails.
The OHV trail is accessed on High Rock Road, which is off of Route 1 North immediately before Motorcycles of Manchester. Approximate address is 100 High Rock Road.
The OHV trail is accessed on High Rock Road, which is off of Route 1 North immediately before Motorcycles of Manchester. Approximate address is 100 High Rock Road.
Hours for F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Dawn to dusk
Parking at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Free parking is available on-site.
Parking for off-highway motorcycles available at:
- High Rock Road, Foxboro
Activities at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Off-highway motorcycles
May 1, 2020 is the opening day for OHV season at: F Gilbert, Franklin and Wrentham State Forests. The 7.5 mile off-road loop is difficult, narrow, and sometimes rocky trail is best for wheeled users.
Mountain biking
Ride the 5-mile mountain bike loop. Moderate in difficulty, the loop offers a mix of single and double track that wind through the eastern part of the forest.
All Activities at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Biking
- Mountain biking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
Facilities at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
- Grills
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
- Scenic views
Accessibility at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
- Restrooms
Restrictions at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
- Off-highway motorcycles (OHMs) are only allowed during the riding season (early May to late November).
- OHMs on marked trails only (blazed in yellow).
