Appalachian Trail - County Road
October Mountain State Forest
Washington, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Gorge Trail Woodland Road, Lee, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
October Mountain State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Free
- Low Visitation
- Parking
- Scenic View
View of Felton Lake.
A small waterfall on Felton Lake Brook.
Parking area (left) for the Gorge Trail, off Woodland Road.
Felton Lake Brook from the side of the Gorge Trail.
Another view of Felton Lake.
The ascent up to Felton Lake on the Gorge Trail.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Gorge Trail
The Gorge Trail is a hiking trail in October Mountain State Forest in Lee, MA. This trail is a challenge, as from the start, it climbs up a steep trail along the side of a rocky gorge. This gorge is filled with vegetation, and the stream coursing through it creates tranquil pools and waterfalls that add a lovely backdrop to the quiet forest scenery of the Berkshires. While this trail is occasionally buggy, the forest floor is covered in splashes of color in the form of mushrooms. From brown to orange to red and even purple, hikers can enjoy spotting the colorful organisms that call October Mountain home.
This trail is a 0.8-mile hike to Felton Lake, a stunning spot hidden in the woods of Western Massachusetts. Multiple picnic tables on the grassy area adjacent to the water make this a wonderful place to picnic near the lake and see some wildlife cooling off in the crystal-clear water. The Gorge Trail includes two trails of similar length on each edge of the gorge so that hikers can enjoy two different paths in the same area. The trailhead and parking lot are at the end of Woodland Road, a dirt road going through the forest, so visitors should prepare for imperfect road conditions.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
Parking for the Gorge Trail is only accessible via a notably rough, rocky, and uneven road. The parking area is over flat dirt, holding room for three cars. A short walk on the road is required to access the trail. The Gorge trail begins with a moderate incline of 10-15% and is comprised of dirt and rocks. The 1-mile trail remains consistently steep all the way up to Felton Lake, with maximum grades of 25%. At Felton Lake, the trail connects to a wide network of other October Mountain Forest trails
Ascent up the Gorge Trail from Woodland Road.
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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.
