Black Turn Brook State Forest

Black Turn Brook State Forest covers 592 acres (2.40 km2) in Norton, Vermont in Essex County near the Canadian border.[1] The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. The parcel is adjacent to the Coaticook River and access is via a right-of-way across privately owned property.

Black Turn Brook State Forest
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TypeState forest
LocationNorton, Essex County, Vermont
Coordinates45°00′01″N 71°49′03″W / 45.0004°N 71.8175°W / 45.0004; -71.8175
Area592 acres (2.40 km2)
Created1994
Operated byVermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
WebsiteWebsite

Activities in the forest include hiking, hunting, primitive camping, cross-country skiing and walking.

History

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Black Turn Brook State Forest was established in 1994 when the state received 592 acres of land that was formerly known as Earth Peoples Park, which had been seized by the U.S. Government.

References

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  1. ^ "Black Turn State Forest". Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
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