Mount Washington State Forest

Mount Washington State Forest
Massachusetts State Park
Location Mount Washington State Forest
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Berkshire
Location East St, Mount Washington, Massachusetts, USA
 - coordinates
Area 4,169 acres (1,687 ha)
Highest point
 - elevation 2,250 ft (686 m)
Managed by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Nearest town Mount Washington, Massachusetts
View from East Street in Mount Washington
Website : Mount Washington State Forest

Mount Washington State Forest is a scenic state forest in the southern Taconic Mountains of the southwestern Berkshire region of Massachusetts. It has 30 miles of trails for hiking, as well as offering wilderness camping, fishing, horseback riding trails, and cross-country skiing. Bash Bish Falls State Park, featuring the Bish Bash Fall with an 80 foot drop, lies entirely within the forest.

The forest protects 300 acres (120 ha) of old growth Northern hardwood forest in separate areas[1].

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Recreational opportunities

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References

  1. ^ Mary Byrd Davis (23 January 2008). "Old Growth in the East: A Survey". http://www.primalnature.org/ogeast/survey.html. Retrieved 2008-12-31. 

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