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Details. Overview. Harold Parker State Forest is a located in Andover, Mass, only an hour north of Boston. With 35 miles of trails, 11 ponds, and dozens of campsites, there’s something in this Central Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine forest for everyone. Hours. Sunrise to sunset. Parking. Daily parking fee charged May 25 through October 14.
- 305 Middleton Road, North Andover, 01845, MA
- CCC Trail
- Stearns Pond Trail
- Sudden Pond Trail
- Berry Pond Trail
- Friends Loop
- Yellow Diamond Trail
- Bay Circuit Trail
The CCC Trail is a point to point trail, 3 miles in length. The western terminus at the Chimney Lot is on HP Rd near the western end of the park and the eastern terminus is the Park HQ on Middleton Rd. This description follows the trail from west to east (Chimney Lot to the Park HQ). The CCC Trail begins at the back of the Chimney Lot and follows t...
The Stearns Pond Trail is a 3.1 mile loop, beginning and ending at the Park HQ. This description follows the trail counterclockwise. Start at Gate 3, follow the paved Beach Rd to Gate 4 and turn left. Proceed around Stearns Pond on the main fire road (Stearns Pond Rd). After leaving the pond, turn left onto a singletrack trail and proceed to HP Rd....
The Sudden Pond Trail is a 1.6 mile loop, beginning and ending at Gate 4 near the Park HQ. This description follows the trail clockwise. From Gate 4, head away from Middleton Rd, turn right at NA2 and proceed to NA4. Beware of horses in this area. Turn right at NA4 and go around the west end of Sudden Pond. At NA7, turn right on the paved Sudden Po...
The Berry Pond Trail is a 2 mile loop that starts and ends at the Jenkins Parking Lot. This description proceeds in a clockwise direction. From the Jenkins Lot (Gate 13), start out on Berry Pond Rd and take the first left on a singletrack trail. Proceed past A6 to A5 where the trail crosses Berry Pond Rd. At NA21, turn left on the Stone Dust Trail ...
The Friends Trail is a two mile loop that goes around Collins and Brackett Ponds. Begin at either the Chimney or Collins Lot.
The Yellow Diamond Trail, 3 miles in length, was designed for mountain bikes. It begins at the Jenkins Parking Lot and is marked with yellow markers. It includes many sections of technical singletrack intended for advanced intermediate to expert level mountain bikers. This is not a trail for beginners! Start at Gate 13 and head up Berry Pond Rd. Tu...
The Bay Circuit is a permanent recreation trail and greenway extending through 37 towns in Eastern Massachusetts, linking parks and open spaces in fifty-seven Boston area communities. In HPSF, the BCT follows a mixture of old woods roads, doubletrack and singletrack trails. Going from west to east, it enters HPSF from the adjacent Skug Reservation ...
WE SPEAK FOR THE FOREST. The Friends of Harold Parker is a non-profit organization formed to promote, support and advocate for Harold Parker State Forest. Since incorporating in 2015, our ambitious volunteers have undertaken several projects, including a successful 100th anniversary celebration, the addition of a new informational kiosk, and a ...
Discovering the Natural Splendor of Harold Parker State Forest. Harold Parker State Forest is a 3,300-acre forest situated in the rolling hills of northeastern Massachusetts. It’s a natural wonderland with forests and ponds, perfect for outdoor activities.
Harold Parker State Forest. Harold Parker State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features encompassing more than 3,300 acres (1,300 ha) in the towns of Andover, North Andover, North Reading, and Middleton, Massachusetts. Ponds, swamps, rolling hills, glacial erratics and rocky outcroppings can be found in the state forest ...
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Harold Parker State Forest is Brackett Pond and Bear Pond Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 588 reviews. This trail is 2.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 98 ft.
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Exploring Harold Parker State Forest. Harold Parker State Forest offers a wide variety of flora and fauna, with a rich diversity of natural habitats. Its rugged terrain, rolling hills, and dense forests make it an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts. Hiking Trails and Scenic Views
