Sweets Knoll State Park
About
Sweets Knoll State Park is a 54-acre state park in Massachusetts, about 5 miles from Taunton. It is a small property, and the official description says little beyond its size. The most comfortable months fall in late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Taunton run highs around 69°F in May and 75°F in September, while summer warms to the low 80s and winter brings highs near 40°F with occasional snow. Several trails lie within about 7 miles, including Ridge Loop, Grinnel Path and Woodchuck Trail. For paddlers, the Threemile River is a canoeing option a little under 9 miles away.
Park size
54 acres
Location
Sweets Knoll 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 63–84°F and lows of 43–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Taunton, MA weather station, 5.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan38° high20° low3 days with snow
- Feb40° high21° low3 days with snow
- Mar47° high28° low2 days with snow
- Apr59° high38° low
- May69° high48° low
- Jun78° high57° low
- Jul84° high63° low
- Aug82° high62° low
- Sep75° high54° low
- Oct63° high43° low
- Nov53° high34° low
- Dec43° high26° low2 days with snow
Nearby
- Ridge LoopHiking6.5 mi
- Grinnel PathHiking6.5 mi
- Clark Field PathHiking6.5 mi
- Woodchuck TrailHiking7 mi
- Canfield East Line TrailHiking7.8 mi
- Pine Tree TrailHiking8 mi
- Threemile RiverCanoeing8.7 mi
- Snake RiverCanoeing9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
