Brimfield State Forest
Encyclopedia
Brimfield State Forest is a Massachusetts
state forest
located in near the town of Brimfield
in Hampden County, Massachusetts
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
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and horseback riding. The forest includes Dean Pond Recreation Area, a popular spot for fishing
, picnicking and swimming.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
state forest
State forest
A state forest is a forest that is administered or protected by some agency of a sovereign state.The precise application of the term varies by jurisdiction...
located in near the town of Brimfield
Brimfield, Massachusetts
Brimfield is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,609 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County, Massachusetts
-Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 461,228 people, 175,288 households, and 115,690 families residing in the county. The population density was 738 people per square mile . There were 185,876 housing units at an average density of 301 per square mile...
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. As of May 24, 2011 the Commissioner of the DCR is Edward M. Lambert, Jr...
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Description
Brimfield State Forest has over 20 miles of roads and trails primarily used for hikingHiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
and horseback riding. The forest includes Dean Pond Recreation Area, a popular spot for fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, picnicking and swimming.
Recreational Opportunities
- Fishing
- Group Day Use
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Hunting (restricted)
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Restrooms
- Skiing (Cross-Country)
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
External links
- Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/brim.htm
- Trail Map: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/Brimfield.gif