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Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Georgetown, Georgetown Rowley State Forest |
| Last Known Status | Closed |
Located in northeastern Massachusetts, this state forest once offered a few miles of motorized trails but it has now been closed to OHV use. (It is still open for other types of recreation.) Some great alternatives in this area include Franklin Trails, F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, and Wrentham Trails.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (Unknown) |
| Entry | (Unknown) |
| Riding | (Unknown) |
| Camping | (Unknown) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Georgetown, MA | ||
| From: Georgetown, MA
1) Take SR-97 south (Central Street) about 1.5 miles 2) Turn left on Pinegree Farm Road 3) Continue about .4 miles toward the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Massachusetts Department of Conservation And Recreation (978) 887-5931 mass.parks@state.ma.us www.mass.gov |
Georgetown-Rowley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/20/2011 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,112 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 80 to 150 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Georgetown, MA | Georgetown Citgo Station (978) 352-7141 |
| Diesel | Georgetown, MA | |
 Water | Georgetown, MA | |
 RV Hookup | Georgetown, MA | |
 RV Disposal | Georgetown, MA | |
| Campground | Georgetown, MA | |
 Conv Store | Georgetown, MA |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS