American Legion State Forest
| American Legion State Forest | |
|---|---|
 Cliff face along Henry Buck Trail in American Legion State Forest. | |
  Location within Connecticut  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°56′10″N 73°00′37″W / 41.93611°N 73.01028°W |
| Area | 1,304 acres (528 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Established | 1927[2] |
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Official website  |
American Legion State Forest is a Connecticut state forest that sits on the West Branch Farmington River opposite Peoples State Forest in the town of Barkhamsted.
History
[edit]The forest's first 213 acres were given to the state by the American Legion in 1927. The forest was developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[3]
Activities and amenities
[edit]The forest's recreational offerings include canoeing on the Farmington River and hiking on the American Legion State Forest Trails system which includes the Henry Buck and Turkey Vultures Ledges trails.[3] Camping is offered at the Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground by the banks of the river.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "American Legion State Forest Map" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. May 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- 1 2 "Clues for American Legion State Forest". Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- 1 2 "American Legion and Peoples State Forests". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to American Legion State Forest.
- American Legion and Peoples State Forests Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- American Legion State Forest Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
