Algonquin State Forest

Algonquin State Forest
Connecticut State Forest
Country  United States
State  Connecticut
County Litchfield
Towns Colebrook, Winchester
Elevation 558 ft (170 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°59′26″N 73°03′20″W / 41.99056°N 73.05556°W / 41.99056; -73.05556Coordinates: 41°59′26″N 73°03′20″W / 41.99056°N 73.05556°W / 41.99056; -73.05556 [1]
Area 2,987 acres (1,209 ha) [2]
Established 1937 [3]
Management Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Location in Connecticut
Website: Algonquin State Forest

Algonquin State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Colebrook and Winchester. The forest offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, hunting, and letterboxing.[3] The forest contains two areas of special ecological importance: Sandy Brook Natural Area Preserve and Kitchel Wilderness Natural Area Preserve.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Algonquin State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Algonquin State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Clues for Algonquin State Forest". Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Sandy Brook Natural Area Preserve Management Plan" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. September 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
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