HIKING: Freetown-Fall River State Forest

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Description

Near the entrance of Freetown-Fall River State Forest you will find a day use area with a wading pool, a picnic area, fields and restrooms. The rest of the park is mainly 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails for horseback riders, dog sledders, mountain bikers, and seasonal motorcycle and snowmobile users. Hunters are also welcome during the correct season.

The 5,441-acre forest also includes the 227-acre Watuppa Reservation. This area belongs to the Wampanoag Nation and is a very historic area.

Directions

Freetown-Fall River State Forest is only five minutes from Fall River and Taunton, and 15 minutes from New Bedford. <br /><br />From the north: Take Rte. 24 south to exit 10. Bear left onto South Main Street. Turn left at four corners onto Rte. 79 north and right onto Elm Street which then turns into Slab Bridge Road; continue for 1.5 miles to the forest entrance.

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