Granville State Forest Explained

Granville State Forest
Map:USA Massachusetts#USA
Relief:1
Location:Granville, Tolland, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates:42.0597°N -72.9714°W
Area Acre:2426
Elevation:1194feet
Established:Unspecified
Operator:Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website:Granville State Forest

Granville State Forest is a Massachusetts state park located in the towns of Granville and Tolland in the southern Berkshire Hills along the state's southern border with Connecticut. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). It is adjacent to Connecticut's Tunxis State Forest.[1]

Description

This area was once the Tunxis Native American tribe's hunting and fishing grounds. After discovery by English pioneer Samuel Hubbard in 1749 much of it was converted to open pasture and farmland. Under protection, the forest is regenerating with typical northern conifers and hardwoods. The Hubbard River drops 450feet in 2.5miles, forming pools and waterfalls as it passes over various rock formations.[1]

Activities and amenities

References

  1. Web site: Granville State Forest . MassParks . Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation . August 20, 2013.

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