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Summary: Take Loop Rd (dirt road) east until you hit the intersection with Park Rd. Take Park Rd south. For more interesting terrain you can take Nuthatch Trail, otherwise continue on Park Rd. On the Chickadee trail, turn left, until you reach Dean Pond. That could be a good resting place. In summer you may want to swim for a while. A great area for picnics. Continue west around the lake through the shortcut trail that will take you to the Middle Rd. Eventually you can turn right on the Loop Rd again which will take you back to your car. On sunny weekends you will see plenty of people walking dogs, and riding horses. http://www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/trails/upton.gif For trail Map. Trailhead: Upton State Forest is located in the south-eastern part of central Massachusetts. From east or west: Mass Pike (Rte. I-90) to Rte. I-495 south (Upton exit 21B) right off ramp, go straight 3.5 miles and take right onto Westboro Rd. Forest is 2 miles on the right. (Lat:42.20955 Lon:-71.60628) Trail Guides for Upton State Park: Mountain Biking Southern New England by Paul Angiolillo (Falcon) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Park Headquarters 508 278-6486, Mass DEM 617 626-1250, Police 508-529-3200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jose Anes, who has posted 25 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by CMW on 7/14/2009 Lovely trails! Fairly quiet! Well maintained! 
Reviewed by MZ on 4/28/2009 Many of the trails are marked, and many of the trails appear on the Trail Map. Conversely, some trails are not marked, and some trails do not appear on the map.
Reviewed by Nancy on 9/9/2008 Hike here almost every weekend. I would suggest taking Park Road to Loop Road, not the other way around (unless you like walking up-hill at the end of your hike). My dog absolutely loves swimming in Dean Pond. I also drag my two kids on this hike as well... Takes from 1 - 1 1/2 hours to complete. You will see lots of walkers, runners, hikers, people on horseback, etc... 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, Worcester County Hiking, Worcester County Trails, Worcester County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
