Sandisfield State Forest
| Sandisfield State Forest | |
|---|---|
 York Lake | |
  Location in Massachusetts | |
| Location | Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°5′42″N 73°11′10.5″W / 42.09500°N 73.186250°W[1] |
| Area | 4,190 acres (17.0 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m)[3] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Governing body | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Sandisfield State Forest |
Sandisfield State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest filled with rolling hardwood forests in the town of Sandisfield.[1] It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. A highlight of the forest is York Lake, which was created from swampy ground by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935.[1]
Activities and amenities
- Lakes: The shallow, 35-acre (14 ha), man-made York Lake offers a 300-foot (91 m) swimming beach, fishing, non-motorized boating, boat ramp, picnic grounds, and restrooms. The lake is stocked with trout three times each year.[4] West and Abby lakes also have fishing.[5]
- Trails: Trails available for hiking and cross-country skiing include the 2.2-mile (3.5 km) York Lake Loop Trail.
- The forest offers seasonal hunting. Black bears might also be seen within the park.
References
- ^ a b c "York Lake Loop Trail" (PDF). MassParks: Sandisfield State Forest. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ^ "Sandisfield State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Sandisfield State Forest". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ "Sandisfield State Forest". The BerkshireWeb. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
External links
- Sandisfield State Forest Department of Conservation and Recreation
