Algonquin State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Colebrook and Winchester.[2] The forest is managed for sawtimber, firewood, wildlife habitat and passive recreational activities.[1] It offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and letterboxing.[3] The forest contains two areas of special ecological importance: Sandy Brook Natural Area Preserve and Kitchel Wilderness Natural Area Preserve,[1] the later donated by Helen Binney Kitchel in 1961,[4] both protected as Forever Wild by state statute.[5]
| Algonquin State Forest | |||||
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 Interactive map of Algonquin State Forest | |||||
| Location | Colebrook and Winchester, Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Coordinates | 41°59′26″N 73°03′20″W / 41.99056°N 73.05556°W | ||||
| Area | 2,545 acres (1,030 ha)[1] | ||||
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) | ||||
| Established | 1937[1] | ||||
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | ||||
| Website | Algonquin State Forest | ||||
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References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Clues for Algonquin State Forest". Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. September 13, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Algonquin State Forest Overview" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. August 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Algonquin State Forest". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Mrs. Kitchel gives state 500-acre tract". Hartford Courant. July 6, 1961. p. 7. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Sandy Brook Natural Area Preserve Management Plan" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. September 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
External links
edit- Algonquin State Forest Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Algonquin State Forest Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection