A state forest located mainly in the town of Upton, with small sections reaching into Hopkinton and Westborough; Hopkinton residents reach its trail network via the Whitehall Woods connector near Foxhollow Road and Pond Street rather than through a dedicated Hopkinton entrance.
What to expect
Trails
Extensive multi-use trail network; the Hopkinton connection point is the roughly 1-mile Whitehall Woods trail linking Pond Street/Foxhollow Road to the main…
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; Friends of Upton State Forest (support organization)
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No restrooms
No facilities on the Hopkinton edge of the forest; main facilities are at the Upton visitor center
Worth knowing
- The forest's main visitor center, parking, and trail information are at 205 Westboro Road in Upton, outside Hopkinton town limits.
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Upton 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).