As the weather warms up in Massachusetts, numerous options for outdoor recreation become available. The Bay State has more than 3,060,000 acres of state forest land available, according to Wikipedia. This State Forest, which happens to be the largest in the state, is a great place to enjoy some fresh air.
According to Mass.gov and RiderPlanet USA, October Mountain State Forest is the largest state forest in Massachusetts, covering approximately 16,500 acres. There are several access points to the renowned Appalachian Trail for hikers that run through the forest.
The state forest has 27 miles of ATV trails, known for their challenging, rocky, and looped terrain. I learned this lesson the hard way about five years ago when I took my little Camry out for a drive. The area is sometimes nicknamed “Rocktober” due to its rugged landscape…