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Get Driving DirectionsWest Branch State Park Description
In pioneer times, the beech-maple forest belt in Ohio was extensive and stretched from Mansfield to Pittsburgh. The West Branch area contains numerous bogs filled with buttonbush, alder, skunk cabbage, and swamp white oak. The stand of beech-maple woodlands harbor a variety of plant and animal life. Visitors can traverse the park's woods and meadows by foot, bike, or horseback via miles of scenic trails, including a link to the statewide Buckeye Trail. For visitors who prefer to spend time on the water, the large lake (Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir) offers launch ramps, dock rentals, a marina,
Coordinates
: 41.140, -81.139Area
: 5,379 acres (21.77 km²)Official Link
: West Branch State Park