Balanced Rock Trailhead
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Savoy, MA
Hunting | Horseback Riding | Hiking
Bog Pond Trail, Mahican-Mohawk Trailhead New State Road, Savoy, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
The pond, surrounded by green trees with an open blue sky above it.
The pond, surrounded by green trees with an open blue sky above it.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Bog Pond Trail, Mahican-Mohawk Trailhead
The Bog Pond Trail is an easy, family-friendly hiking trail in Savoy Mountain State Forest. The path strolls around Bog Pond for 1.5 miles: a picturesque body of water with scenic views of the surrounding Western Massachusetts forest.
There are also many local wildlife-viewing opportunities along the pond. The water is slightly acidic, creating a unique bog ecosystem. Carnivorous plants and sphagnum moss are present along the water. Then, an abundance of bird species, including heron and wood duck, rest in the pond throughout spring and summer. In addition to hiking, visitors can also go canoeing or kayaking through this habitat. There is a small boat launch next to the trailhead for cartop boating and electric motor only.
The Bog Pond Trail is part of the Mahican-Mohawk Trail, which spans from Deerfield to North Adams. Visitors can hike east toward the Savoy Mountain State Forest Campground or west toward Mohawk Trail State Forest.
Savoy Mountain State Forest is a large outdoor recreation area with plenty of opportunities for an enjoyable day in the Berkshires. The forest features campsites, swimming areas, and over 50 miles of hiking trails. The area is also open for hunting during the appropriate seasons.
There is no designated parking for the Bog Pond Trail. Visitors should park on the shoulder of New State Road where appropriate.
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Features- Accessible Parking
This site has a large, flat gravel parking lot. There are no designated handicap spaces. There are some small rocks, about 1'' in diameter in the parking lot, but it is even. The lot connects directly to an even, concrete ramp that leads down to the water. It is a 5% slope. There are no features to assist water entry, but the water is shallow by the ramp. There is a 1.5-mile trail that goes around the pond. The trail is a mix of grass and unpaved dirt. It is uneven and unmaintained, so there is tall grass encroaching on it, as well as roots and loose leaves.
A concrete ramp leading down to the water.
The dirt parking lot, next to Bog Pond.
The dirt road that leads to the pond, surrounded by trees.
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