Nepaug State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located primarily in the town of New Hartford.[4]

Nepaug State Forest
Nepaug State Forest's Valley Outlook Trail scenic overlook view of the Nepaug valley and Yellow Mountain.
Map showing the location of Nepaug State Forest
Map showing the location of Nepaug State Forest
Location in Connecticut
Map showing the location of Nepaug State Forest
Map showing the location of Nepaug State Forest
Nepaug State Forest (the United States)
LocationLitchfield, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°50′16″N 72°57′27″W / 41.83778°N 72.95750°W / 41.83778; -72.95750[1]
Area1,373 acres (5.56 km2)[2]
Elevation581 ft (177 m)[1]
Established1942 [3]
Governing bodyConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteNepaug State Forest

Recreation opportunities

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The forest offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing, camping, letterboxing, and hunting. Trails that cross the forest include the blue-blazed Tunxis Trail.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Nepaug State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-3. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. ^ "Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series - Clues for Nepaug State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  4. ^ "Nepaug State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
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