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Pittsfield State Forest
4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsfield, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pittsfield State Forest's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Pittsfield State Forest
Awesome place, they have a wheelchair accessible trail that's perfect. Lots of activities to do in here. The view from top if the hill it's amazing
Good place to ride atv's. As always, more atv trails would make a good thing better
Lots of trails for riding quads but they are kind of rough due to rocks, ledges and tree roots.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of trails for riding quads but they are kind of rough due to rocks, ledges and tree roots.”
“Awesome place, they have a wheelchair accessible trail that's perfect.”
Plan your run at Pittsfield State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemass.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7:30 pm |
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