Willowdale State Forest

Willowdale State Forest
Massachusetts State Forest
A view from the trail at Willowdale State Forest
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Essex
Towns Ipswich, Topsfield, Boxford
Elevation 92 ft (28 m) [1]
Coordinates 42°40′30″N 70°54′36″W / 42.67500°N 70.91000°W / 42.67500; -70.91000Coordinates: 42°40′30″N 70°54′36″W / 42.67500°N 70.91000°W / 42.67500; -70.91000
Area 2,491 acres (1,008 ha) [2]
Established Unspecified
Management Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Location in Massachusetts
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

  1. ↑ "Willowdale State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Willowdale State Forest". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
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