Riding in eastern Ma?

[Mr. Gixxer]

Hey guys and gals if there are any dirty ones on here. I just picked up a "new" atv and was wondering where, if anywhere i can ride. It's all registered and what not but from what i can find there isn't much of anything here in eastern Ma that's legal. Anybody on here know of any good spots for trail riding?

[PinHead]

No where legally. That was one of the big reasons I sold off my 4-wheelers this year and replaced them with bikes.
There must have been about 40 bikes in the parking lot at the Wrentham state forest yesterday am.. Bikes only!

For legal 4-wheeler riding. Beartown state forest, October mtn., and I think Pittsfield are the only legal places left for 4-wheeling.

[PinHead]

Look HERE for places to ride as well as the rules.

Massachusetts State Forest Riding Areas

Western Massachusetts

These four forests are open to ORV use through the partnership of the Berkshire Trails Council and local ORV clubs who help to maintain the trails for all visitors. ORV trails in Western Massachusetts are challenging and only suitable for the intermediate to expert rider. For more detailed information, trail maps and directions go to www.mass.gov/dcr/forparks.htm

Beartown State Forest (Lee, Great Barrington and Monterey) tel. # (413)528-0904

Approximately 25 miles of ORV trails suitable for motorcycles or ATVs.

October Mountain State Forest (Lee, Lenox, Washington and Becket) tel. # (413)243-1778

Approximately 30 miles of ORV trails suitable for motorcycles or ATVs.

Pittsfield State Forest (Pittsfield, Lanesboro and Hancock) tel. # (413)442-8992

Approximately 14 miles of ORV trails suitable for motorcycles or ATVs. A daily permit is required for ATV and motorcycle riding in Pittsfield State Forest. See the permitting process for details.

Tolland State Forest (Tolland, Sandisfield and Otis)

tel. # (413)269-6002

Approximately 15 miles of OHV trails best suited to MGL c. 90 registered motorcycles (motorcycles registered and equipped to ride on public roads). Many Tolland trails merge with public ways where ATV use is prohibited. ATV riders will find more suitable trails in Beartown, October Mt. and Pittsfield State Forests.



Southeastern Massachusetts

These two forests are open to ORV use through the partnership of the Pilgrim Sands Trail Riders and King Philip Trail Riders who help to maintain the trails for all visitors. For more detailed information, trail maps and directions go to www.mass.gov/dcr/forparks.htm

Freetown-Fall River State Forest (Freetown and Fall River) tel. # (508)644-5522

Approximately 25 miles of singe track trails for the expert rider. Motorcycles only.

F. Gilbert Hills, Wrentham and Franklin State Forests (Foxboro, Wrentham and Franklin) tel. # (508)543-9084

Approximately 8 miles of single track motorcycle trail in each of the three forests. Best suited to intermediate to expert riders. Motorcycles only.

[tsorfas]

you cannot ride a 4wheeler "legally" anywhere but private property in MA

[PinHead]

you cannot ride a 4wheeler "legally" anywhere but private property in MA

LOL...Read my post above.

ATV riders will find more suitable trails in Beartown, October Mt. and Pittsfield State Forests.

Yes you can. And I have.

[Mr. Gixxer]

Thanks pinhead. I knew there were a few places out in the western part of the state but i couldn't find anything out this way. I'll have to call up a few of these places and see what happens.