Peoples State Forest, State forest in Barkhamsted, Connecticut, US
The forest extends across 3,059 acres along the West Branch Farmington River, featuring extensive pine groves and a network of hiking trails.
The Connecticut Forest and Park Association established this forest in 1924 through citizen donations, with land purchases at eight dollars per acre.
The Stone Museum, constructed in 1935, displays native flora, fauna, minerals, and exhibits about early settlers, Native Americans, and local industries.
Visitors can access ten miles of marked trails for hiking, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling activities throughout different sections of the forest.
The forest contains the Barkhamsted Lighthouse site and a preserved soapstone quarry that reveals Native American mining activities from past centuries.
Elevation above the sea: 261 m
GPS coordinates: 41.92917,-72.91389
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:56
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