offered by
Department of Conservation & Recreation
related to
Canoeing and Kayaking
Horseback Riding Trails
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking in Massachusetts
Mountain Biking Trails
Visit Massachusetts State Parks

Great Brook Farm State Park

Address

165 North Road, Carlisle, MA 01741
directions 

Phone

(978) 369-6312

Online

great.brook.farm@state.ma.us
Download a trail map 
Download a winter trail map 
Reserve a group site 
Accessible
Historic site
Dogs Allowed

Details

Overview

This 1000-acre park features more than 20 miles of trails. You can see notable Native American sites and 17th-century cellar holes leftover from English settlers. There's also an active dairy farm that offers free tours on weekends.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Daily parking fees charge April 1 though October 31

MA resident  $3

Non-MA resident  $3

Buses  $20

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks

Get a lifetime senior parking pass

Activities

Person holding ski poles in winter.

Cross-country skiing

In winter, trails are groomed for cross-country skiing.
Person hiking in the woods

Hiking

Hike through open fields and woodlands.
Ranger shares his knowledge of the park to a group of kids

Tours

Take a free guided tour of a working dairy farm that was home to the first robotic milking system in Massachusetts. Don’t forget to stop by the ice cream stand after your tour.

All Activities

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain biking
  • Biking
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Cross-country skiing

Facilities

  • Boat ramp (car top)
  • Educational programs
  • Restrooms
  • Visitors Center
  • Weddings
  • Grills

Accessibility

  • Educational programs
    • call ahead for accessible tours
  • Picnicking
  • Restrooms
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