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Summary: Nice suburban woods used some by mountain bikers and paint-ballers, but largely forgotten amongst the encroaching development. Three are more beautiful locations to escape to in New England, but this one might be easier to fit into a busy schedule if you live or work in the area. Trailhead: There is a parking area open dawn to dusk in a residential neighborhood (look carefully between the houses) on route 129 in Billerica, about 0.8 miles from the route 3 interchange. (Lat:42.582 Lon:-71.304) Trail Guides for Billerica State Forest: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: http://www.state.ma.us/dem/index.htm Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Dana Burns, who has posted 1 other hike on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Bruce on 11/22/2009 It's near where I was working for awhile, so I finally hiked it on the weekend. It's a pleasant, flat hike that was relatively dry even after a rainstorm. North of Route 129 is a small water park for kids and a decaying fitness trail. Beware that hunting is allowed in the State Forest south of Route 129. There are some large discarded items (stove, sink, etc.) that have a lot of bullet holes, and I think there is a rod and gun club not too far away. The trail itself is very nicely maintained. 
Reviewed by Bob on 1/31/2006 In season a free mini-waterpark is available for children, plus Picnic tables, fireplaces, flush toilets, Nature trail, & workout trail. Beautiful stands of trees. Pet friendly. Signs of paint-ball activity. Archaeological remains & glacial remains. Gilson Hill provides a good cardiac workout. Letterboxing & Geocaching activities available. Middlesex Fells and GBFSP are more scenic, but this area is nearby & free. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Massachusetts Hiking, Massachusetts Trails, Massachusetts Hikes, Middlesex County Hiking, Middlesex County Trails, Middlesex County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
