Red Bridge State Park
About
Red Bridge State Park is a 101-acre state park in Massachusetts, about 3 miles from the town of Wilbraham. It's a compact destination, and its small size makes it an easy stop to pair with other outings in the surrounding area. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Belchertown show June highs around 77°F and September highs near 73°F with lows around 51°F, while July is the warmest month at about 82°F. Several other spots lie within a short drive. Battleship Rock, a climbing area, is about 4 miles away, and the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail is roughly 5 miles off. Bunyan Mountain offers more climbing at a similar distance, and The Wedge/Ridge Line hike is just over 5 miles away.
Park size
101 acres
Location
Red Bridge State Park
Massachusetts
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–82°F and lows of 40–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Belchertown, MA weather station, 8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan33° high15° low
- Feb35° high15° low
- Mar44° high24° low
- Apr57° high34° low
- May68° high45° low
- Jun77° high54° low
- Jul82° high60° low
- Aug80° high58° low
- Sep73° high51° low
- Oct60° high40° low
- Nov49° high31° low
- Dec38° high22° low
Nearby
- Battleship RockRock climbing3.8 mi
- Massachusetts Central Rail TrailHiking5 mi
- Bunyan MountainRock climbing5.2 mi
- The Wedge/Ridge LineHiking5.3 mi
- Main FaceRock climbing5.4 mi
- White TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Swift RiverRiver fishing8.8 mi
- Scantic RiverCanoeing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
