Salmon River State Forest is a

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located in the towns of

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, Marlborough,

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, East Haddam, and East Hampton. It includes

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. The forest features

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, the only remaining

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in eastern Connecticut, which spans the Salmon River near Route 16 in East Hampton.

Recreation opportunities

The forest's hiking trails include the blue-blazed Salmon River Trail and a portion of the Airline State Park, a rail trail that features the -high Lyman Viaduct. Fishing opportunities include a handicap accessible fly fishing area and a disabled veterans fishing area. The forest also offers facilities for field sports, hunting, mountain biking, and picnicking.

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Salmon River State Forest
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection {{ConnecticutTrailSystem Colchester, Connecticut Connecticut state forests Parks in Middlesex County, Connecticut Parks in New London County, Connecticut East Haddam, Connecticut Protected areas established in 1934 1934 establishments in Connecticut