Skinner State Park
10 Skinner State Park Rd, Hadley, MA 01035
390 acres · 7 miles of trails
Ascend Hadley's mountaintop state park for panoramic views from Mount Holyoke's Summit House. Leashed dogs enjoy shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on trails. The 390 acres include steep sections—bring water.
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- Park
- Skinner State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Hadley, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3097, -72.5867
- Size
- 390 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 920 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 390 acres of room
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Dog policy
390-acre state park atop Mount Holyoke with Summit House. Leashed dogs on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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