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This cache was released for “The Great Northern Tier Geocaching Tournament 2007 Event” it is now available for any Geocachers who wishes to visit the cache after the event. Parking Location N 42 41.354 W 072 20.465
Mount Grace State Forest
Winchester Rd., Warwick
978 544-3939
At 1,621 feet, Mount Grace is the third highest elevation in Massachusetts, east of the Connecticut River. Recreation activities at the 1,458-acre State Forest include hiking, walking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting (in season).
Mount Grace is connected with a famous episode from the era of Colonial skirmishes against the Wompanoag Indians, known as King Phillip's War. In 1676, Mary Rowlandson of Lancaster (a town 40 miles to the east) was captured, along with her infant daughter Grace, by a band of King Phillip's warriors. On a march toward Canada the baby died, and it is said to have been buried by her mother's hands at the foot of the mountain that now bears her name.
Trail Map
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Park Directions
Mount Grace State Forest is located in northern central Massachusetts.
From the east or west: Take Rte. 2 to Rte. 2A east, then Rte. 78 north to Warwick. Look for park entrance on the left.
From the North: take Rte I-91 South to exit #27 (Rte 2 East). Take Rte. 2 East and turn right onto Rte 2A. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left onto Rte 78 North. Park is located on the left approximately 1.5 miles North of Warwick Center.
From the south: travel North on Rte I-91 to exit #27. Follow North directions above.
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