A roughly 2,600-acre DCR reservation shared with the neighboring town of Sheffield, centered on Mount Everett's 2,624-foot summit. A ridge trail off the Appalachian Trail climbs from Guilder Pond to a windswept top of dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak, with 360-degree views into Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut.
What to expect
Trails
0.75 miles from the Guilder Pond day-use area to the summit on the Appalachian… moderate to challenging · natural, rocky near the summit, with a…
Dogs
Leashed or tethered (10-foot max) except while hunting, hunt-dog training, or search-dog training, under DCR's statewide pet rule; pets are banned from designated swimming areas May 1 through Sept 15
Banned now · back SepHours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset, unless otherwise posted (statewide DCR rule)
Accessibility
Not step-free; the summit trail is a steady, rocky climb and no accessibility features are posted
What's here
On site
Restroom
composting toilet at the upper parking area near Guilder Pond
Info kiosk
stone shelter with panoramic views near the upper parking area
Common questions
Is Mount Everett State Reservation open today?
Mount Everett State Reservation is a public preserve in Mount Washington, MA. Posted hours: Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset, unless otherwise posted (statewide DCR rule).
How long is the hike to the summit?
About 0.75 miles from the Guilder Pond day-use area on the Appalachian Trail, or a longer 3.85-mile route starting from the lower Guilder Pond Trail parking.
Are there trails at Mount Everett State Reservation?
Yes. 0.75 miles from the Guilder Pond day-use area to the summit on the Appalachian…. moderate to challenging difficulty. Surface: natural, rocky near the summit, with a gravel-road option….
Can I bring my dog to Mount Everett State Reservation?
Leashed or tethered (10-foot max) except while hunting, hunt-dog training, or search-dog training, under DCR's statewide pet rule; pets are banned from designated swimming areas May 1 through Sept 15
Is Mount Everett State Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Not step-free; the summit trail is a steady, rocky climb and no accessibility features are posted