Recreation and Conservation
Mount Grace is located within the 1,458-acre (5.90 km2) Mount Grace State Forest. Hiking, backpacking, hunting, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and snowshoeing are enjoyed on the mountain. The 110-mile (180 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail traverses the summit. A lean-to on the east side of the mountain is available for primitive camping.
In 2000, Mount Grace was included in a study by the National Park Service for possible inclusion in a new National Scenic Trail, now tentatively called the New England National Scenic Trail, which would include the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail in Massachusetts, and the Mattabesett and Metacomet trails in Connecticut.
The Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, active in the area, takes its name from Mount Grace.
The Summit holds a small picnic area, and a state fire tower. Designated "Warwick Fire Tower," the roof was replaced along with the landing platforms and most of the stair treads in 2007. In spring of 2010, the interior of the fire tower was completely re-done and the rest of the stair treads replaced. It remains in service as an active state tower. It is staffed from March–May, and late August–October depending on the fire danger.
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