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F. Gilbert Hills State Forest

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Foxboro, Foxborough

Last Known Status

Closed For Season

This dense pine and oak forest has about 8 miles of rocky single track and 23 miles of non-motorized trails. The motorcycle trails are marked with a yellow triangle and although there are several parking areas to access the non-motorized trails only one parking area offers direct access to the motorized trails which is located off High Rock Road.

Trails wind near several small watering holes and a couple ponds. The area is open during daylight hours only and camping is not permitted. Mosquitoes and insects are thick during the spring and summer months and area is popular with mountain bike riders.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Massachusetts Registration Sticker
Dates Open	May 1 through last Sunday in November
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	Motorcycles must be registered in Massachusetts, no reciprocity with other states.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Prohibited
UTV & SXS	Prohibited
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes	required by state law
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No	riding hours dawn to dusk
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on the trail
Alcohol	Prohibited
Rule Enforcement	Many	Dedicated Rangers/Officers

TERRAIN

Approx Size	1,027 acres (2 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	8
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	250 to 400 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Many
Roads	Few
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	Some	area open during hunting season
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Little
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	State Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (S)	Mobil (508) 695-9833
Diesel	1-5 Miles (S)	Mobil (508) 695-9833
Water	1-5 Miles (S)	Normandy Farms Campground (866) 673-2767
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (S)	Normandy Farms Campground (866) 673-2767
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (S)	Normandy Farms Campground (866) 673-2767
Campground	1-5 Miles (S)	Normandy Farms Campground (866) 673-2767
Conv Store	On Site

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	nice forest scenery, mostly single track trails
Cons	small area, mostly rocky trails
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Half Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Wrentham, MA

Trail Map

From: North Attleboro, MA
1) Take US-1 North about 7 miles
2) Turn right (east) on High Rock Road (Note: If you go past the intersection of US-1 and Main Street you've gone too far)
3) Continue about .5 miles
4) Look for staging area on the left (will be marked with a white triangle blazer on the tree).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
45 Mill Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9084
(508) 543-5850
f.g.hills@state.ma.us
www.mass.gov

Contact Info	Massachusetts Environmental Police 251 Causeway Street, Suite 101 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 626-1610 www.mass.gov
Comment	Motorcycle Registration Info