A rugged, cliff-lined ridge that Montgomery shares with neighboring Russell, climbed by steep old woods roads through oak forest to overlooks like the South Cliffs. Trails are unofficial and thinly marked, and the mountain is known timber rattlesnake habitat, so this suits hikers comfortable navigating without much signage.
What to expect
Trails
Trails hard, with rock scrambling on the… · natural, rocky
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed or tethered, MassWildlife's statewide Wildlife Management Area rule in effect since January 2019. Off leash only while actively hunting with a licensed hunter or at a permitted field trial; owners must pick up waste…
Accessibility
Not step-free; steep, rocky terrain with cliff faces, not suited to mobility devices or strollers
Fishing
Allowed per state freshwater fishing season
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
MassWildlife Western District
413-684-1646 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Tekoa Mountain a hard hike?
Yes for the steep routes. The southern approach involves rock scrambling and the terrain is rugged throughout, with cliffs on two faces of the mountain.
There is no built lot. Hikers use small shoulder pull-offs on Russell Road in Montgomery, a dirt track off Woronoco, or a pull-off on Reservoir Road near the Robson Sanctuary trailhead.
Are there trails at Tekoa Mountain WMA?
Yes. hard, with rock scrambling on the steepest sections difficulty. Surface: natural, rocky.
Is there an entry fee at Tekoa Mountain WMA?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Tekoa Mountain WMA?
Dogs must be leashed or tethered, MassWildlife's statewide Wildlife Management Area rule in effect since January 2019. Off leash only while actively hunting with a licensed hunter or at a permitted field trial; owners must pick up waste in and within 100 feet of parking areas.
Is Tekoa Mountain WMA wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free; steep, rocky terrain with cliff faces, not suited to mobility devices or strollers
What rules should I know at Tekoa Mountain WMA?
No off-leash dogs outside active hunting use; vehicles may not exceed a safe, posted speed on WMA roads (321 CMR 3).