State Park · Vermont, United States
Gifford Woods State Park
Gifford Woods State Park is a state park in Vermont, United States, established in 1931.
State Park · Vermont, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Rutland, Vermont, United States |
| Established | 1931 |
| Coordinates | 43.6762° N, 72.8109° W |
| Managed by | Vermont state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gifford Woods State Park
Gifford Woods State Park is a state park located at the base of Pico Peak in Killington, Vermont. The wooded park provides camping, picnic, and fishing facilities, and has hiking trails, including a portion of the Appalachian Trail. It preserves an area of old-growth forest that has been designated a National Natural Landmark, and is accessible via an interpretive trail. The park was established in 1931. Part of it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, for facilities developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Albany International Airport (ALB) · Albany, United States · 81.2 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 120.2 miles away
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 125.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Vermont
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gifford Woods State Park?
Gifford Woods State Park is in Vermont, United States (43.6762° N, 72.8109° W).
When was Gifford Woods State Park established?
Gifford Woods State Park was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Vermont_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Vermont state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gifford_Woods_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).