High Rock Summit at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest in Wrentham, Massachusetts is an easy 0.1-mile loop that leads to the mountain summit of High Rock, featuring a massive rocky outcropping.
This is not a hike, but rather a walk and light rock scramble that allows hikers and visitors to stand atop High Rock, the highest point in F. Gilbert Hills State Park. High Rock is nothing special - it's simply a massive bedrock outcropping located in the middle of the woods, surrounded by mostly-flat forest. Adjacent to High Rock is a rusty old fence that was once used to keep the general public away from an old radio tower. That radio tower is now gone and the rusty fence remains - which feels a bit eerie. Hikers can scramble around High Rock if they wish or simply show up to take a look. This GPS recording scrambles around the summit of High Rock before leaving.
Dedicated Plaque
On High Rock is a plaque dedicated to Mead Bradner. The plaque reads: "In recognition of Mead Bradner - Friends of the Warner Trail. 1996".
Parking
Hikers and visitors will find a small parking turnout near the coordinates provided, located along High Rock Road. The turnout is large enough to fit a few vehicles; however, more parking can be found at the end of High Rock Road just down the street.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
This is not a hike, but rather a walk and light rock scramble that allows hikers and visitors to stand atop High Rock, the highest point in F. Gilbert Hills State Park. High Rock is nothing special - it's simply a massive bedrock outcropping located in the middle of the woods, surrounded by mostly-flat forest. Adjacent to High Rock is a rusty old fence that was once used to keep the general public away from an old radio tower. That radio tower is now gone and the rusty fence remains - which feels a bit eerie. Hikers can scramble around High Rock if they wish or simply show up to take a look. This GPS recording scrambles around the summit of High Rock before leaving.
Dedicated Plaque
On High Rock is a plaque dedicated to Mead Bradner. The plaque reads: "In recognition of Mead Bradner - Friends of the Warner Trail. 1996".
Parking
Hikers and visitors will find a small parking turnout near the coordinates provided, located along High Rock Road. The turnout is large enough to fit a few vehicles; however, more parking can be found at the end of High Rock Road just down the street.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
