Nassahegon State Forest

State forest in Connecticut, United States

41°45′17″N 72°56′25″W / 41.75472°N 72.94028°W / 41.75472; -72.94028^[1]Area1,227 acres (4.97 km²)^[2]Elevation741 ft (226 m)^[1]DesignationConnecticut state forestEstablished1926 ^[3]AdministratorConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionWebsiteNassahegon State Forest

Nassahegon State Forest is a Connecticut state forest occupying 1,227 acres (497 ha) in the town of Burlington.The forest is managed for forestry and recreational purposes and is operated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.^[4]^[5]

Features and activities

The state's Burlington Trout Hatchery is located on Belden Road. Opened in 1923, the hatchery raises brown trout and rainbow trout that are distributed into state lakes, ponds, rivers and streams with public access. The facility includes a building for egg incubation, fish pools and ponds, and a short nature trail. The hatchery is open free to the public on a daily basis.^[6]

The forest is crossed by the Blue-Blazed Trails system and offers opportunities for hunting, hiking, and mountain biking on approved mountain biking trails.^[3]^[7]

References

^ ^a ^b "Nassahegan State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
^ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-3. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
^ ^a ^b "Clues for Nassahegon State Forest". Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. June 30, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
^ "Nassahegon State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
^ "Nassahegon Timber Harvest". The Burlington Land Trust. September 21, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
^ "Burlington State Fish Hatchery". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. January 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
^ "Nassahegon State Forest Forest Management Plan 2016 through 2026" (PDF). State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. p. 6. Retrieved November 21, 2016.

External links

Nassahegon State Forest - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Burlington Trout Hatchery - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Protected areas of Connecticut

National Park Service