A 1,169-plus-acre former ski resort turned DCR and MassWildlife property, its 3-mile loop trail crossing open meadows, hemlock-hardwood forest, and the Appalachian Trail corridor beneath the jutting profile of Jug End Mountain. The state took control in 1994 after the Jug End Barn resort closed for good in 1983.
What to expect
Dogs
Allowed on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large. Hunting, hunting-dog training and sled- or search-dog training are exempt (302 CMR 12.13).
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Common questions
Is Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area open today?
Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area is a public preserve in Egremont, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk.
Can I bring my dog to Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area?
Allowed on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large. Hunting, hunting-dog training and sled- or search-dog training are exempt (302 CMR 12.13).
What rules should I know at Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area?
Horseback riding and mountain biking limited to the main loop trail, June 1 to September 30, to reduce wet-season damage.