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Algonquin State Forest Location in Connecticut
Location	Colebrook & Winchester, Connecticut, United States
Area	2,987 acres (12.09 km²)
Elevation	558 ft (170 m)
Designation	Connecticut state forest
Established	1937
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, both protected as Forever Wild by state statute. The forest offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and letterboxing.

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