Appalachian Trail - County Road
October Mountain State Forest
Washington, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Finnerty Pond Trail 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
- Low Visitation
- Parking
- Scenic View
View of October Mountain Reservoir
Finnerty Pond Trail running through the woods
Finnerty Pond Trail running up a hill
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Finnerty Pond Trail
The Finnerty Pond Trail is a two mile trail that offers riders a fun and engaging off-road vehicle trail riding and hiking experience through the scenic October Mountain State Forest. This trail is a broad, hilly road made primarily of rocks and gravel, making it a more challenging route for experienced riders. Whether on an ORV, mountain bike, or hiking, visitors can enjoy this trail as it winds its way through the unique forest landscapes of the Berkshires, making its way toward the beautiful Finnerty Pond. At Finnerty Pond, visitors can engage with the Western Massachusetts wilderness by spotting some of the wildlife that calls this spot home. Countless bird species, such as great blue herons, geese, and owls, can be found at October Mountain and the pond, along with mammals such as beavers, white-tailed deer, and coyotes.
The trailhead for this location has a parking lot for unloading ORVs and mountain bikes and is accessible from County Road, which connects to the main roads that course through October Mountain State Forest. Therefore, visitors can easily enjoy the Finnerty Pond Trail, as well as explore the vast array of other hiking trails, ponds, and forest ecosystems that the state forest has to offer. This trail is a destination that no visitors interested in riding mountain bikes or ORVs in the Berkshires should miss.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
The parking area for the Finnerty Pond Trail is a rocky gravel lot that contains no accessible parking. From the parking area, visitors can access the Finnerty Pond Trail, a 3- to 5-foot-wide double-track trail that is frequently loose and rocky, with the surrounding forest often encroaching on the trail.
Parking area and trail entrance
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