Monroe State Forest is made up of yawning valleys, high mountains and aged trees. This beautiful park offers plenty of hiking and horseback riding, full of incredible views. Fishing is also popular in the park's Deerfield River. Snowmobiling and cross country skiing are popular in the winter.
Monroe State Forest is located in the northern Berkshires of western Massachusetts.<br />From East or West Rte. 2: Take MA Rte. 2 in Florida to Tilda Hill Road. Turn onto Tilda Hill Rd. (becomes Main Road in Monroe) and follow for 4 miles, to intersection with Raycroft Road. Look for trailhead kiosk and parking. Dunbar Brook Trail upper trailhead is nearby.<br />Note: Raycroft Road is in poor condition.<br /><br />Dunbar Brook Trail head, From East or West/Rte. 2: On MA Rte. 2 (2.2 miles west of Charlemont center) turn onto Zoar Road. Follow Zoar Rd. (becomes River Road in Florida) for 11 miles to parking and trailhead on left at Florida-Monroe town line. Only day-use parking is permitted here.
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