Bearsden Conservation Area - Athol Bearsden Rd.
Athol, MA

Miles of forested trails among steep hills, stone walls, & views of the Millers River - beautiful all year round.
Birch Hill Dam - Royalston 68 Birch Hill Dam Rd.
Royalston, MA
(978) 249-4467

An aesthetic and recreational gem, with over 50 miles of roads and trails among streams forests and fields.
Photo: Otter River State Forest & Lake Dennison Recreation Area
Otter River State Forest & Lake Dennison Recreation Area - Winchendon Baldwinville State Road (Rte. 202)
Winchendon, MA
(978) 939-8962
otter.river@state.ma.us

Swimming and boating in lake or river, exploring the forest, camping—this area offers many delights.

Photo: Quabbin Gate 40: Dana wall
Quabbin Gate 40 - Petersham Hardwick Road
Petersham, MA
413-323-7221
clif.read@state.ma.us

Walk or bike through history at Dana Commons. Stone walls, cellar holes. No pets please.
Photo: Quabbin Gate 29
Quabbin Gates 28-30 - New Salem Petersham Road (Rte. 122)
New Salem, MA
clif.read@state.ma.us

Biking on paved trails. Hiking loop trails to other gates. Historical sites, birdwatching, and views of the Quabbin. No pets, please.
Photo: Tully Lake Recreation Area
Tully Lake Recreation Area - Royalston 2 Athol-Richmond Rd.
Royalston, MA
978-249-9150
jeffrey.c.mangum@usace.army.mil

Paddle among dozens of islands on this spectacular lake. To the northeast follow the narrow Tully River to Long Pond for excellent wildlife viewing. Cartop boat access also available on Doane Hill Rd.

Warwick State Forest & Sheomet Pond - Warwick Warwick, MA
978-544-3939
erving.forest@state.ma.us

Multiple tracts and trails, plus the popular Sheomet Pond (Clubhouse Pond).

 

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