Douglas State Forest
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Douglas State Forest | |
Massachusetts State Forest | |
Country | United States |
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State | Massachusetts |
County | Worcester |
Town | Douglas |
Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) [1] |
Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
Area | 5,525 acres (2,236 ha) [2] |
Established | Unspecified |
Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Website: Douglas State Forest | |
Douglas State Forest is a 5,525-acre (2,236 ha)[2] Massachusetts state forest located in the town of Douglas. It borders both Connecticut and Rhode Island and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Forest features include Wallum Lake and a rare Atlantic white cedar swamp, 5 acres (2.0 ha) of which are designated as a Massachusetts Wildland.[3] The forest lies within the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.[4]
Activities and amenities
- Trails: A 7.8-mile (12.6 km) section of the Midstate Trail, a 92-mile-long (148 km) hiking trail running through central Massachusetts between the Rhode Island and New Hampshire borders, runs through the forest. A portion of the 22-mile-long (35 km) Southern New England Trunkline Trail also runs through the park. Trails are used for hiking, walking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. No motorized vehicles are permitted.
- Wallum Lake: Facilities on the lake include a swimming beach, bathhouse, and ramp for both motorized and non-motorized boating.
- The forest also offers picnicking, fishing, restricted hunting, and a group day-use area.[3]
References
External links
- Douglas State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Douglas State Forest Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation