| Big Fork State Forest | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Koochiching and Itasca counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°28′30″N 93°33′47″W / 47.475°N 93.5631°W |
| Area | 127,929 acres (51,771 ha) |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1963 |
| Governing body | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, |
| Website |
www |
| Ecology | |
| WWF Classification | Western Great Lakes Forests |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
The Big Fork State Forest is a state forest located in Koochiching and Itasca counties, Minnesota. It is primarily managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The landscape has many moraines, lakes, and wetlands. The " Lost 40" and the largest red pine in the state of Minnesota are located within the forest.
Outdoor recreation activities include hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing on provided trails, as well as backcountry camping, swimming, fishing. [1] There is boat, canoe, and kayak access to the Big Fork River which runs through a portion of the forest, with Class I, III, IV, and V rapids located downstream. [2]
See also
References
- ^ "Big Fork State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. September 3, 2010. Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ "Big Fork River". Water Trails. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010. Archived from the original on August 21, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
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| Big Fork State Forest | |
|---|---|
| |
| Geography | |
| Location | Koochiching and Itasca counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°28′30″N 93°33′47″W / 47.475°N 93.5631°W |
| Area | 127,929 acres (51,771 ha) |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1963 |
| Governing body | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, |
| Website |
www |
| Ecology | |
| WWF Classification | Western Great Lakes Forests |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
The Big Fork State Forest is a state forest located in Koochiching and Itasca counties, Minnesota. It is primarily managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The landscape has many moraines, lakes, and wetlands. The " Lost 40" and the largest red pine in the state of Minnesota are located within the forest.
Outdoor recreation activities include hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing on provided trails, as well as backcountry camping, swimming, fishing. [1] There is boat, canoe, and kayak access to the Big Fork River which runs through a portion of the forest, with Class I, III, IV, and V rapids located downstream. [2]
See also
References
- ^ "Big Fork State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. September 3, 2010. Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
- ^ "Big Fork River". Water Trails. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010. Archived from the original on August 21, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.