Natchaug State Forest

Natchaug State Forest
Map showing the location of Natchaug State Forest
Map showing the location of Natchaug State Forest
Location in Connecticut
Map showing the location of Natchaug State Forest
Map showing the location of Natchaug State Forest
Natchaug State Forest (the United States)
LocationWindham, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°52′45″N 72°11′16″W / 41.87917°N 72.18778°W / 41.87917; -72.18778[1]
Area13,438 acres (54.38 km2)[2]
Elevation568 ft (173 m)[1]
Established1917 [3]
Governing bodyConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteNatchaug State Forest

Natchaug State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in six towns including Ashford, Chaplin, and Eastford.[3] The Natchaug River runs from north to south along (and in a few cases through) the western border of the main forest parcel. James L. Goodwin State Forest abuts Natchaug State Forest to the south. One of the forest units abuts Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret.

Environment

The forest lies within the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.[4]

Recreation opportunities

The forest's extensive trail system includes the Natchaug Trail and CCC Loop.[3] Trails are used for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Camping facilities are available for backpackers and equestrians.[5] The forest is also the site of a small state park encompassing the birthplace of American Civil War brigadier general Nathaniel Lyon.

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Natchaug State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Legislative Program Review & Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-3. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series - Clues for Natchaug State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  4. ^ Olson, D. M, E. Dinerstein; et al. (2001). "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World: A New Map of Life on Earth". BioScience. 51 (11): 933–938. doi:10.1641/0006-3568(2001)051[0933:TEOTWA]2.0.CO;2.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Natchaug State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 21, 2014.