| Alt Names |
Franklin State Forest, Forge Hill |
| DESCRIPTION |
Located in southeastern Massachusetts, this state forest offers several miles of mostly hardpacked narrow singletrack trails that wind through a lush new england forest. Trails are lightly maintained and have several small bridges. ATVs are not recommended.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Franklin, MA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 42º 04.883' W 71º 25.831' |
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From: Milford, MA
1) Take 495 south to exit 17, about 5 miles
2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp, continue about 100 yards
3) Turn left at the T-intersection, continue about .3 miles
4) Turn right on Forge Hill Rd, continue about .8 miles.
5) Staging area is next to the water tower. |
| 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 |
Year-Round |
| 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 |
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| UTVs |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Department of Environmental Management 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114-2104 (617) 626-1250 mass.parks@state.ma.us www.mass.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
2 |
| Miles Of Trail |
2 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
250 to 350 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
Little |
| Hard Pack |
Mostly |
| Sand |
None |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
Many |
| Steep Hills |
None |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
Few |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
Many |
| Roads |
None |
| Shade |
All |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Swim Area |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Water Body |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (SE) |
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