A 2,432-acre state forest in the Berkshire foothills where the Hubbard River drops roughly 450 feet through cascades, ledges and hemlock-shaded pools over about two miles. A small 22-site campground sits near the West Hartland Road entrance, and the gorge trail draws hikers and waders, especially on summer weekends.
What to expect
Trails
About 1.5 miles from the day-use trailhead to the main gorge falls, plus a… easy to moderate · natural, uneven terrain with elevation…
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 from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation
877-422-6762 (camping reservations, ReserveAmerica) · WebsiteCommon questions
Are there trails at Granville State Forest?
Yes. About 1.5 miles from the day-use trailhead to the main gorge falls, plus a…. easy to moderate difficulty. Surface: natural, uneven terrain with elevation gain; trail blazes….
Can I bring my dog to Granville 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).