Molly Stark State Park

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Molly Stark State Park
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Molly Stark State Park
Type State park
Location705 Route 9 East
Wilmington, Vermont
Coordinates 42°51′03″N72°48′35″W / 42.8508°N 72.8098°W / 42.8508; -72.8098
Area148 acres
Created1960
Operated byVermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
Website https://vtstateparks.com/mollystark.html

Molly Stark State Park is a 148-acre state park in Wilmington, Vermont. [1] The park is named for Molly Stark, the famous wife of General John Stark of the American Revolutionary War, and is located along the Molly Stark Byway.

Activities includes camping, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, and winter sports. [2] There is a loop hiking trail up to the fire lookout tower on Mt. Olga.

Facilities include a 23 tent/RV sites and 11 lean-to sites, flush toilets, hot showers, a play area and large pavilion with electricity, 3 charcoal grills, and 10 picnic tables. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Molly Stark State Park". Vermont State Parks. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  2. "Molly Stark State Park". Oh Ranger. Retrieved July 23, 2016.