Natchaug State Forest
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Natchaug State Forest, in Ashford, Connecticut
, Chaplin, Connecticut
and Eastford, Connecticut
is a Connecticut State Forest. It's 13000 acres (52.6 km²) are part of a larger network of forest lands making up some 40000 acres (161.9 km²) in all. The Natchaug River
runs from North to South along (and in a few cases through) the western border of the main forest parcel.
is available through an extensive network of trails including the CCC
Loop and Natchaug Trail
.
Horseback riding is popular in the forest with several facilities, including a campground, geared toward equestrians.
Camping
is allowed in the back country of the forest and in one established campground for horses.
Ashford, Connecticut
President George Washington, returning from his tour of the country in the fall of 1789, was chagrined to be involuntarily abandoned in the village on a Sunday...
, Chaplin, Connecticut
Chaplin, Connecticut
Chaplin is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The town was named for Deacon Benjamin Chaplin, an early settler. The population was 2,305 at the 2010 census.-Points of interest:* The Chaplin Museum is a local historical museum....
and Eastford, Connecticut
Eastford, Connecticut
Eastford is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,618 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water....
is a Connecticut State Forest. It's 13000 acres (52.6 km²) are part of a larger network of forest lands making up some 40000 acres (161.9 km²) in all. The Natchaug River
Natchaug River
The Natchaug River is a river in Windham and Tolland Counties in Connecticut.The Natchaug River is formed in Eastford, Connecticut at the confluence of Bigelow Brook and the Still River. It then flows to the south, paralleling Connecticut Route 198. The river also runs along the western border...
runs from North to South along (and in a few cases through) the western border of the main forest parcel.
Recreation opportunities
HikingHiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
is available through an extensive network of trails including the CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families, ages 18–25. A part of the New Deal of President Franklin D...
Loop and Natchaug Trail
Natchaug Trail
The Natchaug Trail is a Blue-Blazed hiking trail "system" which meanders through of forests in northeast Connecticut—primarily in Windham County. It is maintained by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Its southern trailhead begins in the James L...
.
Horseback riding is popular in the forest with several facilities, including a campground, geared toward equestrians.
Camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
is allowed in the back country of the forest and in one established campground for horses.
See also
- Natchaug RiverNatchaug RiverThe Natchaug River is a river in Windham and Tolland Counties in Connecticut.The Natchaug River is formed in Eastford, Connecticut at the confluence of Bigelow Brook and the Still River. It then flows to the south, paralleling Connecticut Route 198. The river also runs along the western border...
- Natchaug TrailNatchaug TrailThe Natchaug Trail is a Blue-Blazed hiking trail "system" which meanders through of forests in northeast Connecticut—primarily in Windham County. It is maintained by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Its southern trailhead begins in the James L...
- Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage CorridorQuinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage CorridorThe Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor is located in northeastern Connecticut and portions of Massachusetts. It is an area known for its rural character with rolling hills, farmland and classic New England scenery. This area was designated because it is one of the...
- List of Connecticut state forests