Paugnut State Forest
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LocationLitchfield, Connecticut, United States
Area1,644 acres (6.65 km2)[2]
Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)[1]
| Paugnut State Forest | |
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 Paugnut State Forest's hills in autumn viewed from the north-east shore of Burr Pond. | |
  Location in Connecticut  Paugnut State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Litchfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°51′21″N 73°06′08″W / 41.85583°N 73.10222°W[1] |
| Area | 1,644 acres (6.65 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m)[1] |
| Established | 1929 [3] |
| Governing body | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Paugnut State Forest |
Paugnut State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located on four parcels in the towns of Torrington and Winchester.[4] The forest's Arts and Crafts–style administration building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937[5] and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6] The remains of the foundation of the condensed milk factory established by Gail Borden on Burr Pond in 1857 may also be seen.[7][8] Trails crossing the forest include the John Muir Trail which connects Burr Pond State Park and Sunnybrook State Park.[9]