Appalachian Trail - County Road
October Mountain State Forest
Washington, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Snowshoeing | Hiking
Spruce 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
Spruce Trail running up into the forest
Spruce Trail
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Spruce Trail
The Spruce Trail is located within October Mountain State Forest in Washington, MA. This wide dirt trail is designed for motorized vehicles such as dirt bikes and ATVs, but also provides use for hikers and mountain bikers. This trail is wide and nearly clear of all debris, making it a fun and less challenging ride for visitors on motorized vehicles and bikes. Riders and hikers can enjoy the scenery as they traverse the dense evergreen forests of the Berkshires, filled with native pine and spruce trees. Spruce Trail runs for .7 miles before connecting with Navin Trail and into the wider trail network located in October Mountain State Forest.
Winding through October Mountain State Forest, the forest displays the vastly diverse wilderness and scenery prevalent in Western Massachusetts. Countless bird and animal species call this forest home, such as white-tailed deer, turkeys, red-tailed hawks, and even bears, so riders and hikers should watch to spot them rustling through the underbrush or soaring through the treetops. A wide variety of vegetation and fungi make this part of the forest one of the more vibrant parts of the Berkshires.
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 linked below lists site-specific rules and updates.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
The parking area for the Spruce Trail is a large, hard-packed gravel lot located off Lower Tower Road, and it does not contain accessible parking. From the lot, visitors can cross Lower Tower Road to access Spruce Trail. Spruce Trail is a 6 to 10-foot-wide double-track trail. The trail is rocky and uneven, with the rocks frequently making the trail loose, and is also overgrown in some areas. The trail is composed of fine dirt that is prone to becoming muddy. The trail can also become quite steep at points, with slopes exceeding 12%.
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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.
