An 866-acre MassWildlife Wildlife Management Area of rolling, rocky ridges spanning Ware and West Brookfield, with unmarked trails and scenic overlooks of the Ware River valley.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Must be leashed except when actively hunting or hunt-training with a licensed hunter, or in a permitted field trial; handlers must pick up waste in and near parking areas.
Managed by
MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife), Central District
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No trail blazes
WMAs are intentionally left in a natural state without maintained/marked trail systems.
Common questions
Are there marked trails at Coy Hill WMA?
No official blazed trail network exists; visitors follow old cart paths and informal footpaths across the ridge, a roughly 3.4-mile loop is commonly described by outside hiking sites.
Can I bring my dog to Coy Hill WMA?
Dogs are allowed but must stay leashed unless they are with a licensed hunter or in a permitted field trial.
Where do I park at Coy Hill WMA?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Coy Hill WMA?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Coy Hill WMA?
Must be leashed except when actively hunting or hunt-training with a licensed hunter, or in a permitted field trial; handlers must pick up waste in and near parking areas.
What rules should I know at Coy Hill WMA?
Fall deer hunting season runs archery Oct 5-Nov 28, 2026, shotgun Nov 30-Dec 12, 2026 and primitive firearms Dec 14-31, 2026; hunting is legal here and non-hunters should wear blaze orange or avoid the area during shotgun week. No alcoholic beverages except under permit, no dumping of trash, no…