Raycroft Overlook
Monroe State Forest
Florida, MA
Hunting | Hiking | Cross-Country Skiing
Dunbar Brook Trailhead River Road, Florida, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Monroe State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Low Visitation
- Parking
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
The Berkshires seen through trees.
A dirt trail winding through the woods.
The dirt trail winding through the forest.
A dirt trail winding through the forest.
A set of wooden stairs along the trail.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Dunbar Brook Trailhead
The Dunbar Brook Trailhead will bring visitors to an expansive hiking area in Monroe State Forest. Overall, visitors will have many options for an enjoyable day of outdoor recreation in the Berkshires.
The Dunbar Brook Trail leaves directly from the parking lot and heads into a forest of hemlocks and maples. As visitors gradually ascend, they will continue along scenic views of Dunbar Brook. This babbling brook features rushing water, mossy rocks, and plenty of wildlife-viewing opportunities. Songbirds are often visible alongside the stream through summer, and local Western Massachusetts amphibian species are easy to find.
After continuing for about 1 mile, the pathway will soon reach a trail junction. Heading straight, visitors will proceed on the Dunbar Brook Trail. The remainder of the trail features stream crossings.
After reaching the trail’s end, which is 3.5 miles out, hikers can return on the Dunbar Brook Trail or loop back on other local paths. On South Road, visitors will descend a scrambly trail toward the first junction on the Dunbar Brook Trail. Visitors can also head to the Raycroft Overlook and access scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
A small parking lot is on the shoulder of River Road, just north of the Dunbar Brook Picnic Area.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restroom
This site has a flat gravel parking lot with no designated parking spaces. The lot is even and flat with small aggregate material less than 2 inches in diameter. The trailhead connects to the parking lot directly. The trail is 3- feet wide and unmaintained, so it is covered with tall grass. The trail is hilly and has several sets of wooden stairs along it. There are accessible restrooms and picnic tables at the nearby Dunbar Brook Picnic Area, which is down the road less than 0.1-mile.
A car in the flat and even gravel parking lot, near the trailhead.
The gravel parking lot connected to the paved road.
The trail, covered with tall grass and unmaintained.
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.
