Willowdale State Forest

Willowdale State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the towns of Hamilton, Topsfield, and Boxford. The area is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The forest's eastern portion sits on the Ipswich River across from Bradley Palmer State Park.

Willowdale State Forest
A view from the trail at Willowdale State Forest
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Location	Ipswich, Topsfield and Boxford, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates	42°40′13″N 70°57′20″W[1]
Area	2,491 acres (1,008 ha)[2]
Elevation	62 ft (19 m)[1]
Administrator	Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website	Official website

Activities and amenities

The forest's 40 miles (64 km) of trails, which include a section of the Bay Circuit Trail, are used for walking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.^[3] The 100-acre (40 ha) Hood Pond offers opportunities for canoeing and fishing. Restricted hunting is available in the portion of the forest west of U.S. Route 1.