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State Forest in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Gile State Forest
TypeState forest
LocationSpringfield,
Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Coordinates43°29′35″N 71°59′31″W / 43.493°N 71.992°W / 43.493; -71.992
Area6,675 acres (27.01 km)
Operated byNew Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands

Gile State Forest is a state forest of New Hampshire located mostly in Springfield. The forest covers 6,675 acres (27.01 km) and is bisected by New Hampshire Route 4A. It includes Gardner Memorial Wayside Park at the portion of the forest's edge that extends into Wilmot, which features a memorial to Walter C. Gardner II, whose father established Gile State Forest.

An easy half-mile trail leads from Gardner Memorial Wayside Park to scenic Butterfield Pond.

References

  1. "Gardner Memorial Wayside Park". NH Division of Parks. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
  2. "ile State Forest-Gardner Memorial Wayside". Watchable Wildlife. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
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