Address
10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley, MA 01035
- This page, Skinner State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Skinner State Park
Details of Skinner State Park
Overview of Skinner State Park
The park offers many hiking trails and breathtaking views of the Connecticut River Valley. Reach the summit of Mt. Holyoke by road or hiking trail.
Hours for Skinner State Park
Auto road hours
The auto road to the Summit is closed for the season and will re-open on May 5th 2024
Summit House
The Summit house is closed for the season and will re-open in May of 2024
The Summit house restrooms are closed for the season, porta-jons are located at the main entrance of the park
Parking at Skinner State Park
Parking fees charged from May 14 until the road closes
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks
Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)
Activities at Skinner State Park
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Hiking & walking
Skinner offers more than 40 miles of hiking trails.
All Activities at Skinner State Park
- Cross-country skiing
- Educational programs
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Hang gliding
Facilities at Skinner State Park
- Grilling
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms: The Summit house restrooms are closed for the season, porta-jons are located at the main entrance of the park.
- Scenic viewing area
- Visitors Center
Restrictions at Skinner State Park
- No drones
- No rock climbing
- No alcohol
- No all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- No going off marked trails
- No motorized vehicles
- No off-road motorcycles or dirt bikes
- No roller skates or roller blades
- No skateboards
More info for Skinner State Park
School groups are required to secure a special use permit to visit DCR property.
