An 843-acre state park crowning Mount Holyoke, centered on the 1851 Prospect House (the Summit House), with over 40 miles of hiking trail including 11 miles of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail and a seasonal auto road to the 932-foot summit.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot · unconfirmed
Trails
Over 40 miles of hiking trail on the mountain, including 11 miles of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail; a mix of easy lower-elevation loops and a strenuous ridge…
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Auto road to summit open daily 9:00am-4:00pm during the fee season (closes late October, reopens spring); Summit House open weekends and holidays 9:00am-4:00pm in season; trails generally accessible dawn to dusk (not explicitly posted)
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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On site
Summit House (Prospect House)
1851 hotel building, restored, open weekends/holidays in season, hosts summer concerts
Common questions
Can I drive to the summit?
Yes, a seasonal auto road runs to the summit roughly late May through late October, open 9am-4pm daily, with a parking fee.
Where do I park at Skinner State Park?
Paid lot ($5 MA resident / $20 non-resident, May 24-Oct 26 season).
Is there an entry fee at Skinner State Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Skinner State Park?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).