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Re: Douglas State Forest
Board: State: Massachusetts
Reply to: #935676 by Bungalow Boxer
Oct 1, 2016 3:31am
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For the last 4 years I've had a goal of finding every box in DSF and just completed it about 5 weeks ago. Yeah for me!!!!! For the most part the trails are easy to follow and well marked. One thing I really like is the main trails are not eaten up by ATV and dirt bikes. I spoke with a ranger last year and he agreed a new map should be made but know if one was in the works. Good luck on your quest BB and don't plan to do it all in a w/e. Rocklun and Southpaw have some clever clues for you to follow among other planters.
Re: Douglas State Forest
Board: State: Massachusetts
Reply to: #935676 by Bungalow Boxer
Oct 1, 2016 5:32am
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And of course, are clues getting updated when DCR updates trails?

I think most of mine are updated, but I haven't checked on some of the boxes in a couple of years. So if you find that things have changed, please let me know so that I can update the clues.

It shouldn't be that tough. They haven't added new trails (except one, possibly--I'm going to check on that when I return from Utah); they've named some of the existing trails. So if our clues say "bear left at the fork," the clues will still be valid even if there's now a sign at the fork.
Re: Douglas State Forest
Board: State: Massachusetts
Reply to: #935654 by Bungalow Boxer
Oct 1, 2016 5:36am
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One thing to be aware of: DSF (and other public lands here) are VERY popular with hunters. With hunting season approaching, make sure you dress appropriately whenever you letterbox in the woods of Douglas.
Re: Douglas State Forest
Board: State: Massachusetts
Reply to: #935683 by Sagacorn
Oct 1, 2016 5:55am
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We are going to plug away at it slowly I think. We're finishing up Shelton this week for the Trails Marathon (I may go back on Wednesday to do some boxes in Woodbridge/Derby/Shelton, since I have the day off and TT is unavailable). Then I can't hike for about 1 1/2 weeks, and will be probably at Douglas on the 18th.

Thanks for the info!
BB
Re: Douglas State Forest
Board: State: Massachusetts
Reply to: #935654 by Bungalow Boxer
Oct 1, 2016 6:31am
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I would just like to publicly thank those of you who have approximate addresses for your boxes :-). My GPS and I thank you!

BB
Re: Douglas State Forest
Board: State: Massachusetts
Reply to: #935694 by Bungalow Boxer
Oct 1, 2016 6:47am
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I deliberately didn't use addresses for some of my boxes. It's a form of restrictions without actually being restrictions. :^)