Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest

Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest covers approximately 450 acres of land with about 70 acres of ponds, swamps, and wetlands spread across three towns in Massachusetts. The wooded area features mixed tree stands interspersed with water features and a network of natural habitats.

Thomas Varnum transferred several hundred acres of Hawk Valley Farm to Massachusetts in 1941 for the creation of this state forest. The land shifted from private ownership to public conservation.

The land once belonged to Mohawk, Huron, and Wowenocks peoples and later served as the Pawtucket Falls Indian Reservation. Visitors walk through a landscape with deep roots in Native American history and presence.

The forest offers more than 9 kilometers of marked trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling depending on the season. Visitors should bring appropriate footwear and weather protection since trails pass through varied terrain and water areas.

Granite extraction in the forest supplied materials for canal construction and building foundations during industrial expansion. Abandoned quarry sites today shape the landscape and reveal the area's mining heritage.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1910

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/lowell-dracut-tyngsboro-state-forest

GPS coordinates: 42.66310,-71.36760

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00