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Hiking
Directions:
From the Franklin/Route 140 Exit off Route 495, take Route 140 towards Bellingham and in approx. 100 feet turn left onto Grove Street. For the multi-use trail follow Grove Street to Forge Hill Street and turn left. Follow Forge Hill Street to the YMCA and park just beyond the Y on the shoulder of the road before the water tower. For the hiking trail follow Grove Street approx. .7 miles from Route 140 and park on the right shoulder of Grove Street next to the wooden sign for Franklin State Forest (Across from Rice's Auto and Tire)
Basic Information:
[Note: Hunting is allowed in the state forest. A state sign explains that late fall is when hunters are likely to be on the property. While some species may be taken by liscensed hunters on a year-round basis, most hunting activity occurs between October 1 and February 29. The most intense hunting however occurs during deer season between the last Monday of November and the 3rd Saturday in December.] "