Wendell State Forest
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| Wendell State Forest | |
| Massachusetts State Forest | |
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Beaver activity on Ruggles Pond
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Wendell |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Area | 7,566 acres (3,062 ha) |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location in Massachusetts
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| Website: Wendell State Forest | |
Wendell State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the town of Wendell. The 7,566-acre (3,062 ha) parcel occupies a forested and hilly upland plateau south of the Millers River and west of the Quabbin Reservoir. Park roads were developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.[1]
Activities and amenities
- Ponds: The day-use area at 10-acre (4.0 ha) Ruggles Pond offers swimming, fishing and a picnic area. The southern end of Ruggles Pond has beaver activities, while the northern end has human activities. Wickett Pond has a boat ramp at its northern end.
- Trails: Trails are used for walking, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Backcountry camping is available at a lean-to along the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail.
- The forest is also used for hunting (in season) and forest product extraction.
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
External links
- Wendell State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
File:Lean-to in Wendell State Forest.JPG
Adirondack type lean-to along the M & M Trail just north of Ruggles Pond
