Willowdale State Forest
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| Willowdale State Forest | |
| Massachusetts State Forest | |
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A view from the trail at Willowdale State Forest
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Towns | Ipswich, Topsfield, Boxford |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 2,491 acres (1,008 ha) [2] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location in Massachusetts
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| Website: Willowdale State Forest | |
Willowdale State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the towns of Hamilton, Topsfield, and Boxford. The area is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The forest's eastern portion sits on the Ipswich River across from Bradley Palmer State Park.
Activities and amenities
- Trails: The forest's 40 miles (64 km) of trails, which include a section of the Bay Circuit Trail, are used for walking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.[3]
- Hood Pond: The 100-acre (40 ha) pond offers opportunities for canoeing and fishing.
- Restricted hunting is available in the portion of the forest west of U.S. Route 1.
References
External links
- Willowdale State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
