American Legion State Forest
| American Legion State Forest | |
| Connecticut State Forest | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Town | Barkhamsted |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°56′10″N 73°00′37″W / 41.93611°N 73.01028°WCoordinates: 41°56′10″N 73°00′37″W / 41.93611°N 73.01028°W [1] |
| Area | 893 acres (361 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1927 [3] |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut
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| Website: American Legion State Forest | |
American Legion State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the town of Barkhamsted.[4] The forest is adjacent to Peoples State Forest.
Recreation opportunities
The forest's recreational offerings include canoeing on the Farmington River and hiking on a variety of trails including the blue-blazed Henry Buck and Turkey Vultures Ledges trails.[4] Camping is offered at the Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground by the banks of the river.[3]
References
- 1 2 "American Legion State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series - Clues for American Legion State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- 1 2 "American Legion and Peoples State Forests". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
Further reading
- American Legion State Forest Trails Connecticut Museum Quest
External links
- American Legion State Forest Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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