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    Skinner State Park

    4.7 (18 reviews)

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    Michael T.

    Beautiful Scenic spot. Several trails and places to pull off Perfect all year round. Good for Dogs too. Bring waste bags but they have garbage can in some places. Make sure your tires are good for rain and snow because it does get steep climbing up especially in low HP vehicles. Also the road is way too narrow for 2 vehicles so if you have SUV or Pick Up, be wary of oncoming vehicles to pull off or pass

    Lauren K.

    We had a beautiful time here checking out the Mount Holyoke summit, which is about a 20 minute drive up a mountain. Side note: I thought it was a bit odd that they charged $5 per car to park (since when do parks charge for parking? Maybe this is an MA thing), but it's free if you have a handicap parking pass. Speaking of which, the accessible parking is impressive and gets you very close to the main lookout point. This is something I feel often gets overlooked in parks, so kudos there. The views from the lookout point (I think that's what it's called) are stunning at the peak of fall. We had a wonderful time bringing our dog here, enjoying the views and sitting on the benches with wind in our hair. I recommend going in early evening right before sunset. The low light of the sun on the Connecticut River is quite lovely, and you can see all the way out to Hartford.

    Great in the fall
    Danielle G.

    Beautiful in the fall! Different than anything we see in California! And a great surprise at the top with the old hotel. We loved seeing all the different color leaves and the beautiful views from up top. It wasn't a difficult trek either so anyone could do it!

    View from the Summit House, Mt Holyoke.
    Don P.

    Absolutely a beautiful park and wonderful ascent to the top of MT Holyoke and the Summit House. The 360 degrees panoramic view is breathtaking especially the CT River as it meanders through the South Hadley landscape below. Getting to the top is easiest by car and a challenge if you are determined to walk. There are numerous switch backs along the way as this is a very steep climb. The Summit House while no longer open do to funding issues is beautiful but there is a porch surrounding the house affording you good visibility on the sights below.

    Summit House
    Merrill H.

    If you are a student here in the Berkshires and you want to show your family around, consider making a trip to Skinner State Park. "Look, mom and dad! This area isn't all farmland! There's also a river! And a mountain!" Parents seem to be pretty impressed with Skinner. "This valley looks like it will be a good environment for Junior to go to college. So wholesome, outdoorsy, and clean. He'll come back home at Thanksgiving 20 lbs lighter!" (Little do they know that Junior is planning on doing a few keg stands at UMass on Sat after they leave.) Skinner State Park must be the highest point in the Connecticut River Valley. If you're really athletic (or a sadist), go for a run up to the top- you'll have a great view the entire way. Check out the Summit House, which was a very popular hotel in the 1800s. There are plenty of good vantage points at the top, along with picnic tables and grills. The best time to visit would be in the spring or in the fall.

    Darlene V.

    Great views. Bring cash if you're from out of town because they will make you pay up. It's totally worth it though. The house at the top was closed to visitors. I imagine at one time it was open to the public. I don't know the story behind the closure. You can still walk on the deck that wraps around the house. Bring your camera because you'll definitely want to record this.

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    The Summit House does have access too by vehicle, but (!) parking is very limited up top and DRC Rangers control traffic flow.

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