Chester-Blandford State Forest offers trails for all experience levels, ranging fromeasy trails like the Sanderson Brook Falls trail (2 miles round-trip)todifficult routes spanning 4 miles. The forest features diverse trail types including out-and-back and loop options, with approximately 9 miles of hiking trails comprising 12 named routes. The primary highlight isthe 60-foot cascade at Sanderson Brook Falls, along with Goldmine Brook Falls, which rewards hikers with natural beauty. For those seeking panoramic views, the H. Newman Marsh Trail provides spectacular 1,200-foot summit views across the Wild and Scenic Westfield River Valley. The Boulder Park Trail is an easy-graded route past scenic rock drifts dropped by glaciers 15,000 to 18,000 years ago. The Civilian Conservation Corps was active here from 1934 to 1940, constructing trails, ski runs, and the road and bridges that lead to Sanderson Brook Falls. Beyond hiking, trails support horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.