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Spencer State Forest

Address

51 Howe Road, Spencer, MA 01562
Dogs Allowed
Historic site

Details

Overview

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.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Free parking is available on-site.

Activities

  • Hiking & walking

    In addition to its local trails, Spencer State Forest is home to length of the 92-mile Midstate Trail, which runs between Massachusetts's Rhode Island and New Hampshire borders.

All Activities

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

Facilities

  • Picnic areas
  • Restrooms

Restrictions

  • No alcohol
  • No littering
  • Dogs must remain on-leash

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