Capitol State Forest

Huge forest

Huge logging forest. Some great trails but TAKE A TRAIL MAP for certain. The trail markings are not informative (just give the name of the trail, no mile marker - which would be really helpful) and we...

A gem in danger

The forest is a great place for multiple recreation pursuits while meeting economic goals for the state. The consistent reduction in recreational shooting locations is predictable given a few bad cha...

It's big!

You have to understand, this is an industrial forest, a big one, maybe 100,000 acres, with hundreds of miles of roads. There is no old growth. Trees grow up and get cut down. The main recreational use...

Hike that requires a compass!

Crazy about Capitol State Forest except that trails are poorly marked and you can easily lose your way. Great for hiking, horseback riding, nature studies. Makes you feel that you are truly in the f...

Good mountain bike trails

I like to ride my mountain bike on the trails at Capital Forest, the trails are well marked and there is a very good map with all the trails and rules for user groups. This is a true forest and in the...