Mt. Washington State Forest 165A East Street Mt. Washington, MA 01258 (413) 528-0330 2019 State Forest Mt. Washington
Welcome to DCR’s DCR oversees 450,000 acres of parks, forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds, and dams. Its mission is to protect, Mt. Washington State Forest promote, and enhance the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources. The 4,169 acre Mount Washington State Forest offers To learn about DCR and to discover more parks 30 miles of trails over rugged terrain. Hike the South and recreational opportunities within the Taconic Trail to the 2,250 ft. elev. summit of Alander Massachusetts state parks, visit www.mass.gov/dcr. Mountain for amazing views. Or follow the Appalachian Trail as it winds its way along the ridgeline and through Designated by a heart symbol, Healthy Heart Trails Sage's Ravine. are pathways or trails used for hiking or walking Adjacent to the state forest is Bash Bish Falls, one of the that are easy to moderate in activity level and intended state's most dramatic waterfalls. Cascading water tumbles for routine use to help build a healthy heart. through a series of gorges, and then plummets some 60 feet 1 2 into a sparkling pool below. TRAIL USE GUIDELINES AT MT. WASHINGTON Mt. Washington is part of the Massachusetts state park • Stay on designated trails and roads. SCALE IN MILES system and is managed by the Massachusetts Department • Observe all posted rules and regulations. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), an agency of the • Overnight parking at Forest Headquarters only. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Sponsored by:
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