South River State Forest
Encyclopedia
South River State Forest is located in Conway, Massachusetts
. The forest is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
(DCR).
and the other where the old Conway Electric Street Railway met the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
line. Its name comes from the river that runs through it, part of the Deerfield River
watershed.
The Mahican-Mohawk Trail
runs through the park, often following the location of the abandoned New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
.
Conway, Massachusetts
Conway is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,809 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
. The forest 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...
(DCR).
Description
The South River State Forest consists of two separate sections - one adjacent to Bardwell's Ferry BridgeBardwell's Ferry Bridge
The Bardwell's Ferry Bridge, built in 1882, is an historic lenticular Truss bridge spanning the Deerfield River between the towns of Shelburne and Conway in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....
and the other where the old Conway Electric Street Railway met the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad , was a railroad that operated in the northeast United States from 1872 to 1968 which served the states of Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts...
line. Its name comes from the river that runs through it, part of the Deerfield River
Deerfield River
Deerfield River is a river that runs for from southern Vermont through northwestern Massachusetts to the Connecticut River. The Deerfield was historically influential in the settlement of western Franklin County, Massachusetts, and its namesake town...
watershed.
The Mahican-Mohawk Trail
Mahican-Mohawk Trail
The Mahican-Mohawk Trail is a long distance hiking trail that is under construction.Originally a trail used by Native Americans, the Mahican-Mohawk Trail faded away as the automobile became popular and subsequently, the Mohawk Trail was constructed...
runs through the park, often following the location of the abandoned New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad , was a railroad that operated in the northeast United States from 1872 to 1968 which served the states of Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts...
.
Recreational opportunities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting (restricted)
- Picnicking
- Skiing (Cross-Country)
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
External links
- South River State Forest - Conway Station - FranklinSites.com