Mount Everett State Reservation
| Mount Everett State Reservation | |
| Massachusetts State Park | |
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Berkshire |
| Town | Mount Washington |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. [1] |
| Area | 2,492 acres (1,008 ha) [2] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
  Location in Massachusetts
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| Website: Mount Everett State Reservation | |
Mount Everett State Reservation is a state-owned, public recreation area in the town of Mount Washington, Massachusetts, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The reservation offers panoramic views of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York from the summit of 2,624-foot (800 m) Mount Everett.[3] The reservation abuts Bash Bish Falls State Park and the Jug End State Reservation and Wildlife Management Area.
Old growth
The reservation has about 530 acres (210 ha) of old-growth forest, most of which is found on the east side of Mount Everett. The forest contains eastern hemlock, eastern white pine, and hardwoods such as sugar and red maple, white and northern red oak, American beech, and sweet and yellow birch. Old-growth forest with a similar composition occurs around Guilder Pond. Mount Everett's summit supports a dwarf forest of pitch pine and bear oak that, aside from clearing for a fire tower and trails, has not been disturbed for centuries.[4] See the list of old-growth forests in Massachusetts for details.
Activities and amenities
In addition to trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, a portion of the Appalachian Trail crosses the summit of Mount Everett. Picnicking and canoeing are found at Guilder Pond.
References
External links
- Mount Everett State Reservation Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Mt. Washington State Forest Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
