Nassahegon State Forest
| Nassahegon State Forest | |||||
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"White-dot" Blue-Blazed Tunxis Trail near Bradley Brook and Connecticut Route 4 | |||||
Interactive map of Nassahegon State Forest | |||||
| Location | Burlington, Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Coordinates | 41°45′17″N 72°56′25″W / 41.75472°N 72.94028°W | ||||
| Area | 1,352 acres (547 ha)[1] | ||||
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) | ||||
| Established | 1926[1] | ||||
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | ||||
| Website | Nassahegon State Forest | ||||
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Nassahegon State Forest is a Connecticut state forest occupying 1,352 acres (547 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.[2][3]
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.[4]
The forest is crossed by the Blue-Blazed Trails system and offers opportunities for hunting, hiking, and mountain biking on approved mountain biking trails.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c "Clues for Nassahegon State Forest". Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. September 10, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ "Nassahegon State Forest". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ "Nassahegon Timber Harvest". The Burlington Land Trust. September 21, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- ^ "Centennial Celebration of the Burlington State Fish Hatchery". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. October 9, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ "Nassahegon State Forest Forest Management Plan 2016 through 2026" (PDF). State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 28, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
External links
- Nassahegon State Forest Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Nassahegon State Forest Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection