Address
10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley, MA 01035
- This page, Skinner State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Skinner State Park
Details
Overview
The park offers many hiking trails and breathtaking views of the Connecticut River Valley. Reach the summit of Mt. Holyoke by road or hiking trail.
Hours
Auto road hours
The auto-road to the Summit is open daily from 9am-8pm
Summit House
The Summit house is open from 9am-4pm on weekends and holidays
The Summit house restrooms are open daily from 9am-7pm. Porta-jons are located on Mountain Road at the main entrance and in the lower Summit parking lot.
Parking
Parking fees charged from May 24 - Oct 26 or until the road closes
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities
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Hiking & walking
Skinner offers more than 40 miles of hiking trails.
All Activities
- Cross-country skiing
- Educational programs
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Hang gliding
Facilities
- Grilling
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms: The Summit house restrooms are open daily from 9am-7pm. Porta-jons are located on Mountain Road at the main entrance and in the lower Summit parking lot.
- Scenic viewing area
- Visitors Center
Restrictions
- No drones
- No rock climbing
- No alcohol
- No all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- No going off marked trails
- No motorized vehicles
- No off-road motorcycles or dirt bikes
- No roller skates or roller blades
- No skateboards
More info
School groups, wedding ceremonies, parties and other special events require a special use permit . For more information please call the park office at 413 586 0350.
