A steep, forested DCR hill rising to about 1,978 feet above West Cummington village, reached by a trail that climbs from Bush Road near Route 9. It's a workout more than a stroll, with two named summit points and no facilities beyond the trail itself.
What to expect
Trails
A summit trail of roughly a mile climbs from the Bush Road trailhead to two named high points near 1,890 and 1,978 feet; natural surface, moderate to hard grade
Dogs
Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet (302 CMR 12.13, statewide DCR rule, not a site-specific posting); banned on DCR swimming beaches May 1-Sep 15, not applicable here
Banned now · back Sep 15Accessibility
Steep, natural-surface summit trail; not step-free
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Deer Hill State Reservation?
Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet (302 CMR 12.13, statewide DCR rule, not a site-specific posting); banned on DCR swimming beaches May 1-Sep 15, not applicable here
Is Deer Hill State Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Steep, natural-surface summit trail; not step-free