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°WCoordinates: 41°59′26″N 73°03′20″W / 41.99056°N 73.05556°W [1] |
| Area | 2,987 acres (1,209 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1937 [3] |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut
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| 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]
References
- 1 2 "Algonquin 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 Algonquin State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
External links
- Algonquin State Forest Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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