Location

This forest is located in the north-western corner of the Town of Colrain and in the north-eastern corner of the Town of Heath. It may be reached by following route SA northward from the village of Charlemont to State Farm Road which is on 8A about 1/2 mile south of the Vermont- Massachusetts State line. The forest is located 1 1/2 miles east of route SA on State Farm Road.

History

Original acquisition was in 1909 and was primarily open land that had been grazed by sheep. This open land was reforerted and is now one of the largest and thriftiest plantations in Massachusetts.

Facilities

This 1,620-acre forest is used as an experimental forest so no facilities other than a road have been provided.

Activities

Hunting - There is an abundance of small game and deer in this forest

Fishing - There are 27, 300 feet of streams containing some native brook trout.

Hiking - All access roads are open to hiking and horseback riding.

Snowmobiling - In excess of 9 miles of unplowed roads are available for this sport.

Points of Interest

Nearby places of historic and scenic interest are numerous such as; Yankee Atomic; Hoosic Tunnel; Eastern and western summits of Mohawk Trail; glacial potholes; Bridge of Flowers; Crooked Forest; Covered bridges. Panel Hill Cemetery just across the Vermont line; ski areas, sugar houses, etc.