Jones State Forest

Jones State Forest
Type State forest
Location Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont
Coordinates 44°13′48″N 72°22′16″W / 44.230°N 72.371°W / 44.230; -72.371Coordinates: 44°13′48″N 72°22′16″W / 44.230°N 72.371°W / 44.230; -72.371
Area 642 acres (2.60 km2)
Created 1909
Operated by Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
Website Website

Jones State Forest, officially known as L.R. Jones State Forest, covers 642 acres (2.60 km2) in Plainfield, Washington County in Vermont.[1] The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation.

Activities in the forest include hiking.[2] The Spruce Mountain trail hikes up Spruce Mountain, a 3,037 foot peak, with a historic fire tower at the top.

References

  1. "Jones State Forest". Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  2. "Best Trails in LR Jones State Forest". All Trails. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
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