Willoughby State Forest

State Forest in Caledonia and Orleans counties, Vermont
44°42′55″N 72°03′46″W / 44.71529°N 72.0628°W / 44.71529; -72.0628Area7,682 acres (31.09 km2)Created1928Operated byVermont Department of Forests, Parks, and RecreationWebsiteWebsite

Willoughby State Forest covers 7,682 acres (31.09 km2) in Newark, Sutton and Westmore in Caledonia and Orleans counties in Vermont.[1] The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. Activities include hiking, primitive camping, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hunting and fishing.[2][3]

Features

Willoughby State Forest is easily accessible from State Routes 5 and 5A and is bisected by Lake Willoughby, with Mount Hor (2648 feet) to the west and Mount Pisgah (2751 feet) to the east. It is located on the divide between the Saint Lawrence and Connecticut River watersheds. The highest peak in the forest is Bald Mountain at 3315 feet in elevation.

Willoughby State Forest contains two natural areas: Willoughby Cliffs Natural Area in Westmore (950 acres) and Marl Pond and Swamp Natural Area in Sutton (30 acres).[4]

References

  1. ^ "Willoughby State Forest". Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Willoughby State Forest". Trail Finder. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Willoughby State Forest". All Trails. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Vermont Natural Areas". Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 6 February 2017.

External links

  • Official website
  • Travel the Kingdom: E- Willoughby State Forest Hikes
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