HIKING: Pearl Hill State Park

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Description

Pearl Hill State Park is a 1,000 acre area open on a seasonal basis from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The park's campground offers some of the most spacious and most private campsites in Massachusetts. The 51 campsites are all located under large, shady pines. Swimming, fishing and hiking are the most popular activities at this park. The park's many multi-use trails wind through miles of pond areas and woodlands. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are also common in the winter.

One of the most noted hiking trails is the Damon Pond of Willard Brook State Forest to Pearl Hill State Par trail at four miles long.

Directions

From the Northeast: Take Rte. 495 to Littleton and the intersection with Rte. 119 West. Follow Rte. 119 West approximately 19 miles to West Townsend. Turn left (south) on New Fitchburg Rd. Follow New Fitchburg Rd. 1 1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the West: Follow Rte. 2 East to Rte. 31 North in Fitchburg. Follow Rte. 31 North through Fitchburg to the Town of Ashby and the intersection with Rte. 119 East. Follow Rte. 119 East approximately 2.5 miles to New Fitchburg Rd. in West Townsend. Turn right on New Fitchburg Rd. The Park entrance is 1.5 miles on the right. From the East: Rte. 2 West to Leominster and Rte. 13 North. Follow Rte. 13 North to Rte. 119 West in West Townsend. Turn left onto Rte. 119. Turn left onto New Fitchburg Rd. The Park entrance is 1.5 miles on the right. Campground Address: 105 New Fitchburg Road West Townsend, MA 01474 Campground Phone Number: 978-597-2850 Off-season Telephone Number: 978-597-8802

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