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Paul State Forest

Overview

The 173-acre Paul State Forest is located in Rockingham County. Surrounded by farmland, this forest is characterized by high site and timber quality, gentle terrain, good access, and a varied flora resource. The forest features a unique “cove hardwood” section exhibiting cucumber trees, black birch, and American hornbeam. There are also examples of an American holly grove and a few scattered bigtooth aspen trees.

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At a Glance

Access Status: Open to the public
Hours: Open daily from dawn until dusk

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Physical Address:
Latitude/Longitude:
38° 26′ 6.6″, -79° 2′ 10.0″

Parking/Access: Access via a parking area on Clover Hill Road (Route 613).

Restroom Facilities: None

Visitors are asked to adopt a “leave-no-trace” ethic when visiting the forest, as there are no restrooms or trash cans on the forest itself. ​ ​

Other Facilities: A few picnic tables in the forest

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