Exploring jamaica State Park

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Quick Facts

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Learn about indiginous Peoples

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cool off in the west river

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Ride the West river rail trail

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Hike to Hamilton Falls

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Learn About Jamaica’s Railroad History

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Pitch your tent!

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Hike the overlook trail

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Exploring jamaica State Park

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Quick Facts

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Learn about indiginous Peoples

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cool off in the west river

Salmon Hole is located right near the playground, and the river is slow-moving and clear, an awesome hole for families!

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Ride the West river rail trail

f you hop on the West River Rail Trail and ride for an easy 2.5 miles, you’ll come to the Ball Mountain Dam, which is 247 feet high and 915 feet long.

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Hike to Hamilton Falls

Hamilton Falls is a 125-foot waterfall made up of a series of horsetails and slides as Cobb Brook thunders over the rocks into a deep gorge.

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Learn About Jamaica’s Railroad History

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Pitch your tent!

You can reserve one of 41 tent/RV sites or 18 lean-tos, some of which are located right along the river. Campsites all include a picnic table and fire pit, but no hook-ups.

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Hike the overlook trail

This is a 2.5-ish mile loop that is moderately steep, but well-marked, and heads up to the summit of Little Ball Mountain. It starts in the campground.

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