Appalachian Trail Trailhead - Grange Hall Road
Appalachain Trail Corridor
Dalton, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Day Mountain WMA East Street, Dalton, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Free
- Low Visitation
- Parking
- Primitive
Entrance Sign to Day Mountain WMA seen from East St
Day Mountain WMA Parking Area
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Day Mountain WMA
Day Mountain Wildlife Management Area is located on East Street in Dalton. The 382 acre property is owned and managed by MassWildlife to conserve biodiversity while providing opportunities for public outdoor recreational activities. The Appalachian Trail runs through the western portion of the Day Mountain Wildlife Management Area, though the majority of the WMA's landscape is natural and excludes maintained trails. Hunting opportunities are available on the property but can not be conducted on the Appalachian Trail. White-tailed deer, turkey, and ruffed grouse are typical game on the Day Mountain WMA. For more information about specific rules and regulations related to hunting in Massachusetts, use this link.
The Day Mountain Wildlife Management Area is home to an assortment of trees, primarily including hardwoods such as sugar maple, with white pines scattered throughout. The natural landscape provides opportunities for encountering various animal species and may function as an optimal site for birding in the Berkshires. Since much of the land is not maintained, The Day Moutain Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a fully natural Western Massachusetts forest and experience more rugged hiking in the Berkshires. For additional information, utilize the Massachusetts Government website link explaining the Day Mountain WMA and WMAs more generally.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
The parking area at Day Mountain WMA is grassy and uneven. Day Mountain WMA also lacks maintained trails and is mainly comprised of thick forests, further complicating accessibility. All visitors should be cautious of potential accessibility impediments such as tall grass, dense forests, uneven terrain, and standing water.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
