Monson's highest point and its best-known hike, a 500-acre Trustees of Reservations property with a strenuous half-hour-plus climb through former working forest to a summit view stretching from Mount Wachusett to Vermont's Green Mountains. Fire roads connect it to the gentler Miller Forest Tract below.
What to expect
Trails
The main trail climbs about 467 feet over roughly 45 minutes one-way to the 1,227-foot summit and is strenuous in places; fire roads through the woods connect…
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed at all times, and waste must be removed
Hours
Daily, sunrise to sunset; plan at least two hours
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Info kiosk
trail map available at the property and as a download
Not here
No drinking water
no restrooms or water noted for this reservation
Common questions
Is Peaked Mountain Reservation open today?
Peaked Mountain Reservation is a public preserve in Monson, MA. Posted hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset; plan at least two hours.
The main trail gains about 467 feet in roughly 45 minutes one-way and is strenuous in places, so budget at least two hours round-trip.
Yes, on a leash at all times, and you'll need to pack out the waste.
Is there an entry fee at Peaked Mountain Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Peaked Mountain Reservation?
Dogs must be leashed at all times, and waste must be removed
What rules should I know at Peaked Mountain Reservation?
Parking areas may stay closed 24-72 hours after a storm before plowing or clearing. Motorized vehicles are prohibited. Commercial photography requires a Contributing-level Trustees membership.