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SaveParking: 79 Cape ST, Goshen MA
The Daughters of the American Revolution State Forest (DAR) offers over 15 miles of trails ranging from easy to quite challnging. Pioneer Valley NEMBA has done a lot of work on these trails to get them into tiptop shape, and those efforts will be readilly apparent.
DAR also has dozens of campgrounds, as well as a very popular beach and picnic areas.
DAR is a really fun place to ride.
Although there are some fairly flat trails, you can expect to do some climbing here.
Few riders are able to explore all of DAR's trails in one visit. So, expect to come back.
The Daughters of the American Revolution State Forest (DAR) offers over 15 miles of trails ranging from easy to quite challnging. Pioneer Valley NEMBA has done a lot of work on these trails to get them into tiptop shape, and those efforts will be readilly apparent.
DAR also has dozens of campgrounds, as well as a very popular beach and picnic areas.
DAR is a really fun place to ride.
Although there are some fairly flat trails, you can expect to do some climbing here.
Few riders are able to explore all of DAR's trails in one visit. So, expect to come back.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: State Forest
Land Manager: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- Hike
43 trails
- Trail Running
43 trails
Region Details
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- 7
Region Status
Caution as of Apr 20, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Global Ranking
- #10,089
- State Ranking
- #3,989
- Trails (view details)
- 43
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 43
- Trails Trail Running
- 43
- Total Distance
- 24 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,688 ft
- Total Vertical
- 487 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,695 ft
- Reports
- 26
- Photos
- 5
- Ridden Counter
- 1,721
Popular DAR State Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 89 ft • 133 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 89 ft green climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 355 ft • 94 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 355 ft green climb. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 184 ft • 92 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 227 ft • 82 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 227 ft green climb. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2,665 ft • 39 ft • 79 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 4,951 ft • 33 ft • 52 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 15 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 101 ft • 45 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Videos of DAR State Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Black Bear Trail
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Jan 10, 2020 , Goshen
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lake Trail | Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:27pm (America/New_York) Apr 20, 2026 | Ideal | lora925 | ||
| NEMBA Trail | Feb 4, 2026 @ 8:48am (America/New_York) Feb 4, 2026 | Snow Packed | Kbahn WMass NEMBA | ||
| Black Bear Trail | Sep 16, 2025 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York) Sep 16, 2025 | Unknown | icycle77 WACH NEMBA | ||
| Moose Run Trail | Feb 10, 2019 @ 7:59am Feb 10, 2019 | Icy | a10s | ||
| Long Trail | Feb 10, 2019 @ 7:59am Feb 10, 2019 | Icy | a10s |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| karenfoster318 | add | photo | activity #93146631 | Apr 22, 2026 @ 7:30am Apr 22, 2026 |
| lora925 | add | report | activity #93054542 | Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:28pm Apr 20, 2026 |
| lora925 | ridden | trail | activity #93054498 | Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:27pm Apr 20, 2026 |
| lora925 | vote | trail | activity #92228730 | Apr 8, 2026 @ 6:59pm Apr 8, 2026 |
| lora925 | add | report | activity #90674586 | Mar 15, 2026 @ 7:31pm Mar 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | A lot of tech and not much flow. Not much... | Jul 4, 2020 @ 8:20pm Jul 4, 2020 | ||
| trail | What a HOOT! Twisty yet flowy with some nice... | Jun 17, 2020 @ 1:20pm Jun 17, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway State Forest | 6 | 4 | 3.5 km | ||
| MacLeish Field Station | 6 | 5.4 km | |||
| Merritt Trails | 6.5 km | ||||
| Bryant Homestead | 7.6 km | ||||
| Robert Hill Conservation Area | 8 | 8.6 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 8 | 10 miles | 1,430 ft | 4 miles | 322 ft | #10,089 | #3,989 | 5 | 26 | 1,270 | ||
| Hike | 43 | 24 miles | 3,688 ft | 10 miles | 489 ft | #5,235 | #1,898 | 26 | 118 | |||
| Trail Running | 43 | 24 miles | 3,688 ft | 10 miles | 489 ft | #6,513 | #2,085 | 26 | 85 |
Frequently Asked Questions About DAR State Forest
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in DAR State Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in DAR State Forest are:
- Highland Lake Trail (4.1/5)
- Hootenanny (4.1/5)
- NEMBA Trail (4/5)
- Moose Run Trail (4/5)
- Black Bear Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in DAR State Forest?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in DAR State Forest are:
- August (16 activities)
- June (14 activities)
- February (13 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in DAR State Forest?
There are 1 parking locations listed in DAR State Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in DAR State Forest?
The longest trail in DAR State Forest is Moose Run Trail at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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