Appalachian Trail - County Road
October Mountain State Forest
Washington, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Felton Pond 317 Woodland Road, Washington, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
October Mountain State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Water Views
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Felton Pond
Felton Pond is located in the October Mountain State Forest, which touches the towns of Lee, Lenox, and Washington. Several trailheads in Lee and Lenox lead to the pond, though they require steep and strenuous hiking. However, a small parking area on Woodland Road provides a wide gravel path and a short walk to reach the pond. October Mountain State Forest offers various trail difficulties to suit visitors hoping to experience Felton Pond and the Berkshires outdoors.
In addition to its surrounding hiking offerings, Felton Pond provides numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether visitors hope to kayak, fish, rest, or picnic, the pond provides an excellent space and complimentary wildlife viewing. Situated in a dense forest, the pond attracts a variety of animals, including various bird and mammal species. Potential sightings include deer, bear, moose, wild turkey, great blue heron, and hawks. A picnic area sits adjacent to the pond, and its tables and benches provide options for sitting or eating while admiring the wooded Western Massachusetts landscape and its inhabitants.
October Mountain is 16,500 acres, making it the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Its expansive area provides space for many additional outdoor recreation opportunities, such as snowmobiling or hunting. As a state forest, October Mountain is owned and managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Their website below lists site-specific rules and updates.
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Features- Accessible Parking
The parking area for Felton Pond is a paved pull-off on the side of Lower Tower Road. The parking area is situated on a slope with a grade of approximately 8%. From the parking area, there are two entrances. The first one is a locked gate with a 4-foot-wide trail running around the gate. The other entrance runs up the hill from the parking area and around the gate. This entrance is 8 feet wide, with a slope exceeding 12%, and is also rocky and loose. Both entrances meet back up after the gate. After the entrance, a 10-foot wide trail runs down to the pond. The trail is a mix of hard-packed gravel and rock, with some sections becoming loose. The slope of the trail can exceed 12% and in some sections, it reaches 16% slope. The trail splits a couple of hundred feet down, with each section leading to a different picnic area. The section of trail that splits off from the main trail is a 6- to 8-foot-wide, grassy double-track trail that leads to a grassy picnic area. The main section of the trail continues to a different grassy picnic area.
Parking area and trail entrance
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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.
