Pearl Hill State Park
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| Pearl Hill State Park | |
| Massachusetts State Park | |
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Pearl Hill State Park
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Town | Townsend |
| Location | New Fitchburg Road, West Townsend |
| - elevation | 413 ft (126 m) [1] |
| - coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. [1] |
| Area | 1,000 acres (405 ha) [2] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location in Massachusetts
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| Website: Pearl Hill State Park | |
Pearl Hill State Park is a 1,000-acre (400 ha) Massachusetts state park located in the town of Townsend about 50 miles (80 km) from Boston. The park lies adjacent to Willard Brook State Forest and is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Activities and amenities
- Trails are used for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. A somewhat challenging 4-mile (6.4 km) trail connects to Willard Brook State Forest.
- There are 51 campsites with a modern bathhouse.
- A day-use area includes a 5-acre (2.0 ha) pond with a beach area.
- The park also offers picnicking, fishing, and interpretive programs.
References
External links
- Pearl Hill State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Willard Brook State Forest Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
