| Alt Names |
October State Forest, October Mountain, October Mountain State Forest Trails, Ashley Lake, Sandwash Reservoir, Washington Mountain Lake, Woods Pond, Buckley Dunton Lake, Yokum Pond, Finerty Pond Dam, Becket Mountain, Walling Mountain, Bald Top |
| DESCRIPTION |
This large state forest offers miles of ATV trails that wind through over 16,000 acres of maple trees. There are multiple staging areas along with access to the famous Appalachian Trail (non-motorized use). ATVs are allowed on the trails during daylight hours only. Snowmobiles can explore theses trails during winter months.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Stockbridge, MA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 42º 19.944' W 73º 14.705' |
|
From: Lenox, MA
1) Take US-7 north about 5 miles
2) Turn right on Walker St., continue 1.7 miles
3) Turn left on Willow Hill Rd., continue .7 miles.
4) Staging area will be on the right. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
|
| Dates Open |
May 1 - last Sunday of November |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
Some Areas |
| UTVs |
Some Areas |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Department of Conservation And Recreation
(413) 243-1778
www.mass.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
26 |
| Miles Of Trail |
30 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
1000 to 2000 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| RV Disposal |
On Site |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Swim Area |
On Site |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
On Site |
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