American Legion State Forest | |
Connecticut State Forest | |
Cliff face off of the Henry Buck Trail in American Legion State Forest.
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Country | United States |
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State | Connecticut |
County | Litchfield |
Town | Barkhamsted |
Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
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 |
Area | 893 acres (361 ha) |
Established | 1927 |
Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website: American Legion State Forest | |
American Legion State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the town of Barkhamsted. The forest is adjacent to Peoples State Forest.
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. Camping is offered at the Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground by the banks of the river.