Enders State Forest, State forest in Granby, Connecticut.
Enders State Forest spans 2,105 acres across Granby and Barkhamsted, featuring multiple waterfalls, dense woodlands, and hiking trails through varied terrain.
The forest was established in 1970 when the four children of John and Harriet Enders donated 1,500 acres of woodlands to Connecticut state.
The forest connects to the McLean Game Refuge, forming part of a larger protected natural area that preserves Connecticut's woodland heritage.
Visitors can access the waterfalls via a three-quarter-mile trail marked with purple blazes, while swimming activities are not permitted for safety reasons.
The forest's elevation ranges from 900 to 1,100 feet, creating a network of streams that flow eastward to the west branch of the Salmon River.
Location: Connecticut
Elevation above the sea: 277 m
GPS coordinates: 41.96194,-72.71222
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:03
Connecticut combines different landscapes from the coast to the mountains with a range of historic sites. The region includes state parks with waterfalls like Kent Falls and Wadsworth Falls, extensive forested areas, and conservation lands. Visitors can hike through White Memorial Conservation Centre, climb the tower at Haystack Mountain, or explore the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford. Historic sites include Gillette Castle in East Haddam, which sits above the Connecticut River, and the Glass House in New Canaan, a significant example of modern architecture. Weir Farm in Wilton documents the life of American artists, while Fort Trumbull in New London preserves the region's military history. Saville Dam in Barkhamsted shows early engineering achievements in water management. Coastal areas provide access to beaches like Walnut Beach in Milford and Greenwich Point Park. Inland lie several state parks with trails and lakes, including Burr Pond, Candlewood Lake, and Black Rock State Park. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill preserves tracks from prehistoric times, while Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford presents plant collections.
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Peak Mountain
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McLean Game Refuge
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Babb's Beach
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Bridge Street Bridge
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West Suffield Mountain
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Northwest Park
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Warehouse Point railroad bridge
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Alexander King House
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Viets' Tavern
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Hatheway House
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Granby Center Historic District
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Nathaniel Holcomb III House
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Suffield Historic District
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Tariffville Historic District
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Memorial Hall
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Whitfield Cowles House
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Bridge No. 455
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Noden-Reed Museum
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East Granby Historic District
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King's Field House
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Benomi Case House
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Lewis-Zukowski House
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Salmon Brook Historical Society
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John Fuller House
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New England Air Museum
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