Mount Everett State Reservation

Mount Everett State Reservation is a protected area in western Massachusetts featuring a summit at about 2,624 feet in elevation. The reservation includes multiple hiking trails accessible from East Street, with the main parking area located at the nearby state forest headquarters.

The reservation was established through Massachusetts conservation efforts aimed at protecting regional forests and natural areas. These protection measures helped create connected wilderness corridors that preserve the landscape for future generations.

The Appalachian Trail passes through the reservation and links hikers to a major long-distance hiking route that crosses the eastern United States. This connection makes the place important for people who hike across multiple states and regions.

Access the trails from multiple starting points along East Street, with free parking available at Mount Washington State Forest headquarters. Plan your visit between sunrise and sunset when the grounds are fully accessible.

The summit area contains a rare dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak forest that thrives in high-elevation conditions. This specialized plant community adapted to strong winds and shallow soil creates a landscape quite different from surrounding forests.