A state forest on Chelmsford Road in North Billerica with an easy walking loop, a fitness circuit, a children's storybook trail, and picnic areas. It is state-owned land managed day to day by the Billerica Recreation Department, and the Bay Circuit Trail passes through.
What to expect
Trails
An easy loop of roughly 1.35 miles with about 35 acres of forest and 1.5 miles of public trails, plus a children's storybook trail. Natural surface, good for…
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
Open for daytime passive recreation; no staffed gate documented.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed per state forest listing
Managed by
Billerica Recreation Department
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On site
Restroom
On-site restrooms noted in third-party listings
Picnic area
Picnic areas on site
Fitness Circuit
About 20 outdoor fitness circuit stations along the loop
Worth knowing
- The forest is named for Warren Henry Manning, a nationally known landscape designer connected to Billerica.
Common questions
Is Warren H. Manning State Forest open today?
Warren H. Manning State Forest is a public preserve in Billerica, MA. Posted hours: Open for daytime passive recreation; no staffed gate documented..
Yes, the main loop is a little over a mile on natural surface, with a fitness circuit and a storybook trail that make it good for families.
Where do I park at Warren H. Manning State Forest?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Warren H. Manning State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Warren H. Manning State Forest?
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).
What rules should I know at Warren H. Manning State Forest?
Dogs must be leashed.