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'''Mount Washington State Forest''' is a scenic state forest in the southern [[Taconic Mountains]] of the southwestern [[Berkshires|Berkshire region]] of [[Massachusetts]]. The {{convert|4169|acre|adj=on}} forest protects {{convert|300|acre|ha}} of [[old growth forest|old growth]] [[Northern hardwood forest]] in separate areas.<ref name="OldGrowthEastUS">{{cite web |url=http://www.primalnature.org/ogeast/survey.html |title=Old Growth in the East: A Survey |author=Mary Byrd Davis |date= 23 January 2008 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120217114843/http://www.primalnature.org/ogeast/survey.html |archivedate=17 February 2012 |accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref> |
'''Mount Washington State Forest''' is a scenic state forest in the southern [[Taconic Mountains]] of the southwestern [[Berkshires|Berkshire region]] of [[Massachusetts]]. The {{convert|4169|acre|adj=on}} forest protects {{convert|300|acre|ha}} of [[old growth forest|old growth]] [[Northern hardwood forest]] in separate areas.<ref name="OldGrowthEastUS">{{cite web |url=http://www.primalnature.org/ogeast/survey.html |title=Old Growth in the East: A Survey |author=Mary Byrd Davis |date= 23 January 2008 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120217114843/http://www.primalnature.org/ogeast/survey.html |archivedate=17 February 2012 |accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref> |
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[[Bash Bish Falls State Park]], featuring Bash Bish Falls and its {{convert|80|ft|adj=on}} drop, lies adjacent to the state forest.<ref name=dcr>{{cite web|url=http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/mt-washington-state-forest-generic.html |title=Mount Washington State Forest |work=MassParks |publisher=Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation |accessdate=July 21, 2013}}</ref> |
[[Bash Bish Falls State Park]], featuring Bash Bish Falls and its {{convert|80|ft|adj=on}} drop, lies adjacent to the state forest.<ref name=dcr>{{cite web|url=http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/mt-washington-state-forest-generic.html |title=Mount Washington State Forest |work=MassParks |publisher=Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation |accessdate=July 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Activities and amenities== |
==Activities and amenities== |
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*Trails: The forest has 30 miles of trails including portions of the [[Appalachian Trail]] and the [[South Taconic Trail]], which ascends {{convert|2250|ft|adj=on}} [[Alander Mountain]]. Trails may be used for hiking, walking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. |
*Trails: The forest has 30 miles of trails including portions of the [[Appalachian Trail]] and the [[South Taconic Trail]], which ascends {{convert|2250|ft|adj=on}} [[Alander Mountain]]. Trails may be used for hiking, walking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. |
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*Camping: Primitive wilderness camping is available year-round. |
*Camping: Primitive wilderness camping is available year-round. |
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*The forest also offers restrooms, picnicking, fishing, and restricted hunting. |
*The forest also offers restrooms, picnicking, fishing, and restricted hunting. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Mount Washington State Forest is a scenic state forest in the southern Taconic Mountains of the southwestern Berkshire region of Massachusetts. The 4,169-acre (1,687 ha) forest protects 300 acres (120 ha) of old growth Northern hardwood forest in separate areas.[1] Bash Bish Falls State Park, featuring Bash Bish Falls and its 80-foot (24 m) drop, lies adjacent to the state forest.[2]
Activities and amenities
- Trails: The forest has 30 miles of trails including portions of the Appalachian Trail and the South Taconic Trail, which ascends 2,250-foot (690 m) Alander Mountain. Trails may be used for hiking, walking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
- Camping: Primitive wilderness camping is available year-round.
- The forest also offers restrooms, picnicking, fishing, and restricted hunting.
See also
References
- ^ Mary Byrd Davis (23 January 2008). "Old Growth in the East: A Survey". Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ^ "Mount Washington State Forest". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
External links
- Mount Washington State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
