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Mader Town Forest

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Belchertown, MA
Right now

An 86-acre donated woodlot that acts as a wildlife corridor and drinking-water recharge area, given to the town by Mary Mader in memory of her husband Don Mader, a former head of the UMass Amherst forestry department.

What to expect

Trails
Trail network exists (trail map PDF published by the town); length and difficulty not specified.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Managed by
Belchertown Conservation Commission 413-323-0405 ext. 349 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

Not here

No restrooms
No restroom facilities; undeveloped conservation land.

Common questions

Where do I park at Mader Town Forest?
The town has not published a specific parking area for this forest; contact the Conservation Department for current access guidance.
Is there an entry fee at Mader Town Forest?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, access points, trail detail). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.