Federated Women's Club State Forest | |
Massachusetts State Park | |
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Country | United States |
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State | Massachusetts |
Counties | Worcester, Franklin |
Towns | Petersham, New Salem |
River | Fever Brook |
Location | Route 112 |
- elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
- coordinates | 42°29′27″N 72°15′15″W / 42.49083°N 72.25417°WCoordinates: 42°29′27″N 72°15′15″W / 42.49083°N 72.25417°W |
Area | 984 acres (398 ha) |
Founded | Unspecified |
Management | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
Website: Federated Women's Club State Forest | |
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Federated Women's Club State Forest |
Federated Women's Club State Forest is a Massachusetts state forest located in the towns of Petersham and New Salem. Notable forest scenery is found along wooded roads with views of Fever Brook, which has been dammed and provides a stopover for migrating birds. The forest's most prominent geological feature, "The Gorge," is found in the southwest part of the property. The forest is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).