Downer State Forest
Downer State Forest, also known as Charles Downer State Forest, covers 705 acres (2.85 km2) in Sharon, Vermont in Windsor County.[1] The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. The forest was established in 1910 by a gift from Charles Downer to establish a forestry demonstration area.
Activities in the forest include hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing.[2] It is also managed for timber resources.
The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers grooms the forest road as a snowmobile trail in the winter.
History
The forest was established in 1910 by a gift from Charles Downer to create a forestry demonstration area. The forest features conifer plantations he planted. The state forest highway, Camp Downer, and fishing pond were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[3]
References
- ^ "Downer State Forest". Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Downer State Forest". Trail Finder. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ "History". Camp Downer. Archived from the original on 5 September 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
External links
- Official website
- http://www.campdowner.com/
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