A Civilian Conservation Corps-era state forest on Minnechoag Mountain, reached via Tower Road, best known for the historic 60-foot steel fire tower at the summit. The tower itself is fenced and closed to climbing, but the hike up the hardpack access road to see it is easy and popular.
What to expect
Trails
short, roughly 1 mile round trip to the summit easy · natural, hardpack dirt road
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Not specifically posted for this property
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR
413-545-5993 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Are there trails, how long and hard?
There is a short, easy hardpack road up to the summit fire tower on Minnechoag Mountain, roughly a mile round trip.
Are there trails at Ludlow State Forest?
Yes. short, roughly 1 mile round trip to the summit. easy difficulty. Surface: natural, hardpack dirt road.
Is there an entry fee at Ludlow State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Ludlow State Forest?
Not specifically posted for this property