Clarksburg State Park
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State park in Massachusetts, United States
LocationClarksburg, Massachusetts, United States
Area368 acres (149 ha)[2]
Elevation1,073 ft (327 m)[1]
| Clarksburg State Park | |
|---|---|
 Mauserts Pond | |
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| Location | Clarksburg, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°44′12″N 73°04′45″W / 42.7366621°N 73.0792617°W / 42.7366621; -73.0792617[1] |
| Area | 368 acres (149 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m)[1] |
| Established | 1954[3] |
| Administered by | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Official website  |
Clarksburg State Park is a 368-acre (149 ha) Massachusetts state park located in the town of Clarksburg. The park is made up of unspoiled northern hardwood forest, with views of the Hoosac Range, Mount Greylock and the Green Mountains.[2] It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Mauserts Pond has a pavilion and landscaped picnic area. The pond, though weedy, offers opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The park has 4.5 miles (7.2 km) of trails including the 3-mile (4.8 km) Pond Loop Trail for hiking and cross-country skiing. It also has a 46-site campground.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Mauserts Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- 1 2 3 "Clarksburg State Park". Department of Conservation and Recreation. July 3, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Hearing Feb 9 on plan to name park for Henderson." The North Adams Transcript, February 5, 1955.
External links
- Clarksburg State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Clarksburg State Park Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation
