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American Legion State Forest Trails
The American Legion State Forest Trails is a system of '' Blue-Blazed'' hiking trails in the Pleasant Valley section of Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The trails, which collectively total in length, are entirely within American Legion State Forest. The American Legion State Forest Trails consist of two official "Blue-Blazed" hiking trails: * Henry Buck Trail (2.3 miles) * Turkey Vulture Trail (0.88 mile) Trail description The American Legion State Forest Trails are primarily used for hiking, backpacking, picnicking, and in the winter, snowshoeing. Portions of the trails are suitable for, and are used for, cross-country skiing and geocaching. Site-specific activities enjoyed along the route include bird watching, hunting (very limited), fishing, horseback riding, bouldering and rock climbing (limited). Trail route Trail communities The official Blue-Blazed American Legion State Forest Trails pass through land completely located within Barkhamsted in the Paradise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barkhamsted, Connecticut
Barkhamsted ( ) is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It contains seven villages: West Hill, Mallory, Barkhamsted Center, Center Hill, Washington Hill, Pleasant Valley, and Riverton. The population was 3,647 at the 2020 census, down from 3,799 at the 2010 census. The town incorporated in 1779. Barkhamsted was named after Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. Geography The town is in northeastern Litchfield County and is bordered to the north and east by Hartford County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which are land and , or 6.63%, are water. Major bodies of water include Barkhamsted Reservoir, the primary water source for Hartford; Lake McDonough, and the Farmington River. A high percentage of the land in the town is owned by the state of Connecticut as state forest (Peoples State Forest, American Legion State Forest, Tunxis State Forest, and Enders State Forest) and by the Metropolitan District Commission ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
