The largest state forest in Massachusetts at over 16,000 acres, spanning Washington, Becket, Lee, and Lenox. A long stretch of the Appalachian Trail crosses it along with the Schermerhorn Gorge and Finerty Pond, and it holds a developed DCR campground with yurts, RV hookups, and a dump station.
What to expect
Trails
Trails easy to moderate, varies by trail
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…
Common questions
Are there trails at October Mountain State Forest?
Yes. easy to moderate, varies by trail difficulty.
Can I bring my dog to October Mountain 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).