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What to do and see in Upton, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Nature & Parks
Upton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It was first settled in 1728. The population was 7,542 at the 2010 census, with over 2,100 households.
Restaurants in Upton
1. Mill Pond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Upton State Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By katelyn425 - Upton, United States
The Upton State Forest is an AWESOME place to visit for outdoor lovers, I have been going for over 30 years. I previously took my dog daily; she got me HOOKED, we'd walk 3 or more miles daily in the forest! I live very close by, and we each loved hiking through the forest. The air is so clean, it is also really relaxing to unwind out in nature. There are maps of the park available near the entrance for newcomers to guide you. The forest also became a bit of an adventure for me as between myself and my dog, we found a bunch of remnants from yesteryear, evidence of early settlers. There is a nice, man-made (Dean) pond on the grounds which is about a halfway point if you walk the full 3 mile loop road. There are no lifeguards there; no one swims there, but it is beautiful to overlook; I generally stop there for a short break to admire the view. There is also a dam built by the CCC's that is pretty amazing. It is a great hike, but wear your sneakers, comfortable shoes, also bring bug repellent. There are roads in the forest, but they are natural, dirt roads with stones. No vehicles are permitted inside the forest. The paths are all natural, beautifully so... The terrain is a mix of flat and hilly. Overall, it is an awesome hiking spot. There is also one area that is a big mountaneous for those who like to climb/heights. This park is really beautiful if you like nature. You often also see someone riding by on a horse also on the weekend. When you first arrive, you will see the Main Headquarters, the former CCC camp. There are picnic tables there set on former foundations of CCC buildings, so you can have lunch, then go hiking or vice versa. The main building is closed, but for rare special occasions when they open it up. There is also a small house there, the former infirmary, also closed to the public, but for special occasions, so there is no place to get a drink or food here, but there is a porta potty not far from the main headquarter building available for use. If you go, I recommend allowing yourself at least a couple of hours. I do NOT recommend baby carriages, they don't fare well on the dirt, some rocky roads. Someone could push a baby carriage around the main campus area, which is paved, but not inside the forest. Again, this is an ALL NATURAL forest... the roads in the forest are not paved, they are dirt, all natural, which I think makes it more beautiful... I think that anyone that loves nature would love the Upton State Forest! It is a GEM!
3. Heritage Park
4. Dean Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Kiwanis Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
