The northeastern gateway for the Appalachian Trail into Sheffield, a state forest of mixed hardwoods that extends from town into neighboring Great Barrington, used mainly for hiking, hunting, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
What to expect
Trails
Trails moderate · natural
Dogs
Leashed in parking areas and generally throughout under DCR's statewide policy; East Mountain is not among DCR's short list of designated off-leash properties. Sheffield's town leash bylaw exempts Commonwealth-owned land, so the DCR…
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, the general DCR state-forest policy.
Common questions
Are there trails at East Mountain State Forest?
Yes. moderate difficulty. Surface: natural.
Is there an entry fee at East Mountain State Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to East Mountain State Forest?
Leashed in parking areas and generally throughout under DCR's statewide policy; East Mountain is not among DCR's short list of designated off-leash properties. Sheffield's town leash bylaw exempts Commonwealth-owned land, so the DCR policy governs here rather than the town rule.