Federated Women's Club State Forest
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Federated Women's Club State Forest Location in Massachusetts Federated Women's Club State Forest Federated Women's Club State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Petersham and New Salem, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°29′55″N 72°14′19″W / 42.4985579°N 72.2386529°W[1] |
| Area | 984 acres (398 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m)[1] |
| Administrator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
Federated Women's Club State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the towns of Petersham and New Salem.[3] Notable forest scenery is found along wooded roads with views of Fever Brook, which has been dammed and provides a stopover for migrating birds. The forest's most prominent geological feature, "The Gorge," is found in the southwest part of the property. The forest is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Activities and amenities
The forest offers camping, trails are used for hiking and cross-country skiing, fishing and restricted hunting.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Gauco Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Federated Women's Club State Forest". Department of Conservation and Recreation. July 11, 2017. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
External links
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- Federated Women's Club State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation