Whitehall State Park

July 6, 2019 Sunny

The Whitehall State Park is right outside of the I-495 loop in Hopkinton. There is a loop trail (about 7 miles) around the Whitehall Reservoir.

We visited on a hot summer day. Right away from the trailhead there’s water views, and the views were plentiful around the reservoir.

The water was warm and very clear. We were very tempted to take a dip.

The trails are clearly marked and did not seem buggy at all. However, the trail is not all flat. There are some hilly parts. The trees are tall and there was a shade and a breeze, making the walk very pleasant.

In some places the reservoir is close to houses, and it’s clear the residents are taking advantage of this. We saw chairs placed near the water for a relaxing time.

Overall we were very happy with this hidden gem. There were no crowds and plenty of parking, making this a great place to swim on a hot day or take a boat out.

The reservoir loop was very scenic with plenty of water views.
Water was clear and warm. No crowds. A hidden gem.
The lake was peaceful and there weren’t many bugs. Overall a pleasant experience.
I found a one person seesaw, which was just a fallen tree which part of it was secure in the ground, and the other part was hanging about 2 feet off the trail. Overall, the trail was nice.
The lake was beautiful and also I didn’t get many bug bites.