Monroe State Forest, Protected forest area in Massachusetts, United States.
Monroe State Forest encompasses 3,750 acres of mountainous terrain with steep valleys, deciduous forests, wetlands, and native plant species throughout the landscape.
Established in 1924, the forest contains remnants of 19th-century farming activities, including stone walls and cellar holes from earlier agricultural settlements.
The Civilian Conservation Corps contributed to the forest's development in the 1930s by constructing the Raycroft Lookout, a stone platform overlooking Deerfield River.
Visitors can access multiple trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, with free parking available at the Dunbar Brook Trail head.
The forest preserves 273 acres of old-growth forest containing eastern hemlock, red spruce, yellow birch, and white ash trees in their natural state.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.72110,-72.99470
Latest update: August 5, 2025 07:08
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