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'''Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest''' is a {{convert|1109|acre|adj=on}} recreational preserve overlapping the three [[Massachusetts]] [[New England town|towns]] of [[Lowell, Massachusetts|Lowell]], [[Dracut, Massachusetts|Dracut]] and [[Tyngsborough, Massachusetts| Tyngsborough]]. The forest, which includes some {{convert|180|acre|}} of ponds, swamps and wetlands, is maintained by the [[Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation]].<ref name=dcr/> |
'''Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest''' is a {{convert|1109|acre|adj=on}} recreational preserve overlapping the three [[Massachusetts]] [[New England town|towns]] of [[Lowell, Massachusetts|Lowell]], [[Dracut, Massachusetts|Dracut]] and [[Tyngsborough, Massachusetts| Tyngsborough]]. The forest, which includes some {{convert|180|acre|}} of ponds, swamps and wetlands, is maintained by the [[Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation]].<ref name=dcr/> |
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==History== |
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The area that makes up the state forest originally belonged to the [[Mohawk people|Mohawk]], [[Huron people|Huron]], and [[Wowenocks]] Native Americans. It was later colonized by western settlers before becoming the [[Pawtucket Falls Indian Reservation]].<ref name=lowellsun>{{cite news|last1=Wagner|first1=Patricia|title=Indians Make Move to Regain Part of Lowell-Dracut forest as reservation|url=http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2499910/lowelldracut_forest_history/|accessdate=28 May 2015|work=Lowell Sun|date=June 5, 1972|via = [[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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==Activities and amenities== |
==Activities and amenities== |
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Revision as of 03:12, 28 May 2015
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest is a 1,109-acre (449 ha) recreational preserve overlapping the three Massachusetts towns of Lowell, Dracut and Tyngsborough. The forest, which includes some 180 acres (73 ha) of ponds, swamps and wetlands, is maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.[1]
History
The area that makes up the state forest originally belonged to the Mohawk, Huron, and Wowenocks Native Americans. It was later colonized by western settlers before becoming the Pawtucket Falls Indian Reservation.[2]
Activities and amenities
- Access: The main entrance (parking available) is at Trotting Park Road in Lowell while other access points are found on Gumpus Road (Lowell), Totman Road (Lowell and Dracut), Fellows Lane (Dracut), and Althea Avenue (Tyngsboro).[3]
- Trails: The forest has six miles of trails used for hiking, mountains biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
- Fishing and restricted hunting are also offered.[1]
- Motorized vehicles are prohibited except for seasonal snowmobiles.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ Wagner, Patricia (June 5, 1972). "Indians Make Move to Regain Part of Lowell-Dracut forest as reservation". Lowell Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest". NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association). Retrieved February 7, 2014.
External links
- Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
