| Granville State Forest | |
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 Granville State Forest | |
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| Location | Granville andTolland,Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°3′35″N72°58′17″W / 42.05972°N 72.97139°W /42.05972; -72.97139 |
| Area | 2,432 acres (984 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Administrator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website |
Granville State Forest is aMassachusettsstate forest with recreational features located in thetowns ofGranville andTolland in the southernBerkshire Hills along the state's southern border with Connecticut. The forest is managed by theDepartment of Conservation and Recreation. It is adjacent to Connecticut'sTunxis State Forest.[2]
This area was once theTunxis 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. TheHubbard River drops 450 feet (140 m) in 2.5 miles (4.0 km), forming pools and waterfalls as it passes over various rock formations.[2]
The forest offers trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, plus camping, fishing and restricted hunting.[3]
