Gile State Forest
| Gile State Forest | |
|---|---|
| Type | State forest |
| Location |
Springfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°29′35″N 71°59′31″W / 43.493°N 71.992°WCoordinates: 43°29′35″N 71°59′31″W / 43.493°N 71.992°W |
| Area | 6,675 acres (27.01 km2) |
| Operated by | New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands |
Gile State Forest is a state forest of New Hampshire located mostly in Springfield. The forest covers 6,675 acres (27.01 km2) and is bisected by New Hampshire Route 4A. It includes Gardner Memorial Wayside Park at the portion of the forest's edge tha extends into Wilmot, which features a memorial to Walter C. Gardner II, whose father established Gile State Forest.
An easy half-mile trail leads from Gardner Memorial Wayside Park to scenic Butterfield Pond.
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