Algonquin State Forest
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LocationColebrook & Winchester, Connecticut, United States
Area2,987 acres (12.09 km2)[2]
Elevation558 ft (170 m)[1]
| Algonquin State Forest | |
|---|---|
  Location in Connecticut  Algonquin State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Colebrook & Winchester, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°59′26″N 73°03′20″W / 41.99056°N 73.05556°W[1] |
| Area | 2,987 acres (12.09 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m)[1] |
| Designation | Connecticut state forest |
| Established | 1937 [3] |
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Algonquin State Forest |
Algonquin State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Colebrook and Winchester. The forest is managed for wildlife habitat and passive recreational activities. It contains two areas of special ecological importance: Sandy Brook Natural Area Preserve and Kitchel Wilderness Natural Area Preserve, the later donated by Helen Binney Kitchel in 1961,[4] both protected as Forever Wild by state statute.[5][6] The forest offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and letterboxing.[3]