Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest
Merrimack Valley
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Lowell
Dracut
Tyngsborough
Trails & Forests · Parks, Ponds & Riverwalks
This 1,100-acre multi-town forest features wide fire roads, wetlands, ponds, and quiet mixed woodland. Spring brings open sightlines, early bird activity, and dependable footing along major forest roads, with Fresh Pond as a central draw for walkers, joggers, and families.
At a Glance
- Best For: Easy loops, family rides, early-spring walks
- Environment: Fire roads, ponds, wetlands, mixed pine-oak forest
- Experience Level: Easy
- Time Needed: 45-90 minutes
- Seasonal Advantage: Fire roads dry early; clearest views before leaf-out
Parking: Free lot at Trotting Park Road and several trailheads
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Fees: None
Seasonal Notes: Singletrack trails stay damp through mid-April
Website: mass.gov/locations/lowell-dracut-tyngsboro-state-forest
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest
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