Leominster State Forest — Attraction in Westminster

Took the Redemption Rock to Crow Hill via the Midstate trail up through. It was a nice trail system, very clearly marked for the most part, except a few spots where there's little goat paths that lead off the main trail, I made the mistake of taking one and took a little diversion... so just keep an eye out for the colored markers, as well as the direction they're pointing, which indicates a bend! It's very helpful! But all in all it was a nice up and down trail with a cool little climb at the end, and at the top it overlooked the valley and you could see Wachusett! Definitely a worthwhile venture, my pup and I wound up doing about 6 miles all in all after looping around a bit and going a little further past the scenic lookouts just to scope the trail out.. Definitely a good hike though!...

I've only been to the forest once during a 5 mile day hike around the Wolfden Hill area in winter. I had planned a route on maps and had a gps on hand. Initially I found that the main road trails were marked with some signs but the side trails had almost no signs or trail blazes. You will want to know your way around here or have maps or gps. Which should be standard for any outdoor adventure. It's not a huge area but you could get lost for awhile if not careful. The area is nice and has some interesting rock outcrops to hike around. Also borders Paradise Pond with some nice...

Leominster State Forest is an excellent place to hike, bike, swim and rock climb. I have been here many times over the years. The highlights of the forest for me are the hike over the Crow Hills, the hike to Rocky Pond and taking a swim at the beach on Crow Hills Pond. There are multiple parking areas off of Rt. 31 plus a big one for the beach. I'm not sure what the price is to use the beach. Also the Crow Hills is a premier rock climbing spot that requires you get a permit at the St. Forest headquarters. I highly recommend this forest for locals or folks who are...