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Franklin Trails
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Alt Names Franklin State Forest, Forge Hill
Last Known Status Open
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)
LOCATION
Nearest City Franklin, MA
GPS Coordinates N 42º 04.883' W 71º 25.831'
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Street Map
Trail MapGo To Trail Map
 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
Land Type Public
QUALITY
Rating Rating    
Recommended Stay Full Day
REGULATIONS
Permit Required
Dates Open Year-Round
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit
Night Riding
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes
ATVs Not Recommended
UTVs
4x4s (registered)
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies
Bicycles
Hiking
Horseback
Camping
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 Environmental Management
251 Causeway Street, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02114-2104
(617) 626-1250
mass.parks@state.ma.us
www.mass.gov
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 This trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard Pack The trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
Sand This trail has no sandy areas.None
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has little dust on typical days.Little
Rocks This trail has little rocks.Little
Trees The trail has many trees.Many
Steep Hills This trail has no steep hills.None
Water Crossings The trail has no water crossings.None
Small Jumps This trail has few small jumps.Few
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel Pits This vacant land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This vacant land has many single track trails.Many
Roads This vacant land has no roads.None
Shade This vacant land has almost all shaded areas.All
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice Terrain This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Amateur Terrain This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Expert Terrain This trail has little expert terrain.Little
GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES
First Aid 5-20 Miles (NW) Milford-Whitinsville Regional Hospital (508) 473-1191
Gasoline 1-5 Miles (N) Franklin Mobil (508) 520-1588
Diesel 1-5 Miles (N) Franklin
Water 1-5 Miles (E) Franklin
RV Hookup 5-20 Miles (SE) Canoe River Campground (508) 339-6462
RV Disposal 5-20 Miles (SE) Canoe River Campground (508) 339-6462
Campground 5-20 Miles (SE) Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort (508) 543-7600
Conv Store 1-5 Miles (E) Old Gold Convenience Store (508) 520-0481
Swim Area 1-5 Miles (E) Chilson Beach (508) 520-4909
Water Body 1-5 Miles (E) Beaver Pond
Boat Ramp 30+ Miles (SE) Massasoit State Park (508) 822-7405

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