HIKING: Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest

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Description

This 7,882 acre northern hardwood and spruce-fir state forest is renowned for its extensive multi-use trail system. 35 miles of multi-use trails, six miles of hiking trails and a one mile interpretive trail take you through historic sites and scenic views.

The park was closed for repair work after Hurricane Irene, so call ahead before you visit.

Directions

Dubuque State Forest is located in the northern Berkshires in western Massachusetts.<br /><br />Starting in the center of Ashfield you head west on route 116. At the junction of rt 112 at the stop sign you go straight onto hawley rd. Stay on this road for about 3 miles. at the intersection of old stage rd take a right. This will t onto plainfield rd. Straight across is a fire station, park in the adjacent lot. go in on the dirt road and keep a sharp eye out for single traks on both right and left after the swamp. Alternately you can go to the kiln and just past it there is the start of a great single track.

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