Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park
Nature preserve
337 acres2 mi of trail
Summit Loop TrailHolbrook Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Sheffield
Few parks or trails are on the map in Sheffield
The biggest trail networks: Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park (2 mi). 14% of Sheffield’s land is conserved, about 2,882 acres. 341 acres are parks and preserves, 596 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
14%
2,882 acres · of 32.8 sq mi of land
Trails
6.2 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
341 ac
596 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
10%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,379 ft
Granby Mountain
Lakes & rivers
5
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park, with 2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mathewson State Forest
Nature preserve
222 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
2,882 conserved acres
14% of Sheffield’s land. Who manages Sheffield’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife2,297 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits324 ac
State parks2 ac
Not recorded318 ac
Conservation Easement · 2,356 acState Park · 303 acState Resource Management Area · 223 acAgricultural Easement · 58 acUnknown Easement · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2,357 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 10 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park State Park | Not recorded | 303 | Open |
| Mathewson State Forest State Resource Management Area | Land trusts & nonprofits | 223 | Open |
Things to do
12 places to go in Sheffield
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Sheffield
O'Leary OverlookIn Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park
DirectionsPeaks in Sheffield
Granby Mountain2,379 ft elevation
DirectionsLibby Hill2,280 ft elevation
DirectionsHardscrabble Mountain2,231 ft elevation
DirectionsFrost Mountain2,178 ft elevation
DirectionsBig Rock Hill2,156 ft elevation · In Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park
DirectionsGrout Mountain2,123 ft elevation
DirectionsSimpson Hill1,998 ft elevation · In Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park
DirectionsSheffield Heights1,804 ft elevation
Directions3 more peaks
Grays Mountain1,703 ft elevation
DirectionsFerguson Hill1,686 ft elevation
DirectionsHammond Hill1,640 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 5 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 0.6 mi
Summit Loop Trail0.9 mi
Holbrook Trail0.8 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Sheffield: May and September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 26 | 35 | 49 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 74 | 66 | 53 | 40 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 75 °F). 5.3 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Sheffield →
Next door
Sheffield and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wheelock | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Glover | 14% | 0.4 | 7 | 4% | C+ |
| Barton | 7% | 0.3 | 135 | 53% | B+ |
| Sutton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Sheffield
Where can I hike in Sheffield?
The longest trail networks: Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park, 2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Sheffield’s trails?
Perry Holbrook Memorial State Park and Mathewson State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Sheffield?
27,522 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sheffield or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 562 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sheffield neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →