Balanced Rock Trailhead
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Savoy, MA
Hunting | Horseback Riding | Hiking
Hamlet and Fitzroy Trailhead New State Road, Savoy, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
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- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
A view of the Burnett Pond with the Berkshires in the background.
The trail leading to the Pond, surrounded by green trees.
A steep climb along the path to the Pond.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Hamlet and Fitzroy Trailhead
This trailhead brings visitors to Burnett Pond in Savoy Mountain State Forest. Upon arrival at the parking lot, visitors will greet a wide double-track hiking trail through the forest. This trail will lead visitors to Burnett Pond, which is surrounded by a serene grove of spruces and pines. Though visitors cannot swim in this pond, it is perfect for kayaking or canoeing on a hot summer day. Visitors can portage their watercraft and watch the ripples echo through the water.
The Burnett Pond hiking trail continues past the pond and treks through dense forest. This pathway is ideal for encountering local Western Massachusetts wildlife species; birds and insects are easily heard throughout the spring and summer. Across the street, visitors can also access the H.H. Fitzroy Trail: a snowmobiling trail that travels through forests and meadows toward Adams Road.
Savoy Mountain State Forest is a large outdoor recreation area with plenty of opportunities for an enjoyable day in the Berkshires. The forest features campsites, swimming areas, and over 50 miles of hiking trails. In the summertime, the forest has various programming for overnight visitors at the local campground. The area is also open for hunting during the appropriate seasons.
There is a large parking lot on New State Road.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
This site has a large loose gravel parking lot. There is small aggregate material (less than 2'' in diameter). There is a gate at the trailhead. There is a 3.5' gap on one side of the gate. The path down to the Burnett Pond is 5% for its duration (0.2 miles). This trail is uneven, as there are large divots on the trail caused by roots, erosion, and small dirt slides. There are numerous loose, large rocks on the trail (3-5'' in diameter), as well as loose sticks and leaves. There is a large, flat grassy area at the bottom of the trail by Burnett Pond.
The large, flat gravel parking lot with loose gravel.
A 3.5' gap between the trailhead fence and a large tree.
Loose rocks and sticks on the sloped path down to Burnett Pond.
Looking down the sloped path, with loose sticks and stones on the path.
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