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Peoples State Forest

Connecticut · CT

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A state forest in the Pleasant Valley section of Barkhamsted, set up from land donated by citizens groups across Connecticut.

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From Wikipedia

Peoples State Forest is a Connecticut state forest occupying 3,059 acres (1,238 ha) along the West Branch Farmington River opposite American Legion State Forest in the town of Barkhamsted. It is managed for forest products, wildlife habitat, and recreational uses that include hiking, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.

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Trails

All trails in Peoples State Forest
Agnes Bowen and Robert Ross Loop

Agnes Bowen and Robert Ross Loop

Riverton3.7 mi830 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Elliot Bronson Trail

Elliot Bronson Trail

Barkhamsted4.4 mi1,263 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Falls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop Trail

Falls Cutoff, Jessie Girard, Charles Pack, Bowen Loop Trail

Riverton5.0 mi1,388 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Jessie Gerard Trail

Jessie Gerard Trail

Barkhamsted2.9 mi1,677 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Peoples State Forest Loop

Peoples State Forest Loop

Barkhamsted7.0 mi1,729 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Connecticut hunting page

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