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J. A. Skinner State Park, Hadley, MA

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J. A. Skinner State Park

Closed for the season at the summit: the auto road reopens in May 2027 and the Summit House in spring 2027 (per mass.gov, checked 2026-11-02).

Drive or hike up Mount Holyoke to the 1851 Summit House for long views over the Connecticut River Valley.

10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley, MA 01035 · Hadley, MA

About J. A. Skinner State Park

Skinner State Park surrounds Mount Holyoke, the western end of the Mount Holyoke Range above Hadley. At the top stands the Summit House, a hotel that opened in 1851 and was restored by the state, with views across the Connecticut River Valley. You can reach the summit by an auto road or by trail; the park has more than 40 miles of trails, including part of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. Parking costs $5 for Massachusetts cars and $20 for others from May to October.

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