| Alt Names |
Area Trails (tolland State Forest), Otis Reservoir, W. Branch Farmington River |
| DESCRIPTION |
Although not strongly recommended for ATVs or non-street legal motorcycles, there are about 15 miles of multi-use trails here that wind through the state forest. Trails are available to OHV use from May 1 through the last Sunday of November. Forest hours are from sunrise through sunset and there is a $5.00 per vehicle fee charge. Nearby Otis Reservoir has a day use area, campground and boat ramp. Snowmobiles are also permitted.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Otis, MA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 42º 07.146' W 73º 03.696' |
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From: Southwick, MA
1) Take SR-57 west about 19 miles
2) Turn right at T-intersection, continue about 120 yards
3) Veer right (north) on N. Main St., continue about 3 miles
4) Turn left on unnamed pipeline road, staging area is on the right. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
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| Dates Open |
May 1 - last Sunday of November |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
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| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
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| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
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| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
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| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
Yes ($5.00 per OHV)
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| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Tolland State Forest
410 Tolland Rd
East Otis, MA 01029
(413) 269-6002
www.mass.gov
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| Contact Info |
Berkshire Trail Riders Association
P.O. Box 556
Barkhampsted, CT 06063
www.mudslinger.org
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
15 |
| Miles Of Trail |
15 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
950 to 1500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Otis, MA |
| Gasoline |
Otis, MA |
| Diesel |
Otis, MA |
| Water |
Otis, MA |
| RV Hookup |
Otis, MA |
| RV Disposal |
Otis, MA |
| Campground |
Otis, MA |
| Conv Store |
Otis, MA |
| Swim Area |
Otis, MA |
| Water Body |
Otis, MA |
| Boat Ramp |
Otis, MA |
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