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Cliff face along Henry Buck Trail in American Legion State Forest.
American Legion State Forest Location in Connecticut
Location	Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States
Area	893 acres (361 ha)
Elevation	594 ft (181 m)
Designation	Connecticut state forest
Established	1927
Administrator	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website	American Legion State Forest

American Legion State Forest is a Connecticut state forest that sits on the West Branch Farmington River opposite Peoples State Forest in the town of Barkhamsted.

History

The forest's first 213 acres were given to the state by the American Legion in 1927. The forest was developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Activities and amenities

The forest's recreational offerings include canoeing on the Farmington River and hiking on the American Legion State Forest Trails system which includes the Henry Buck and Turkey Vultures Ledges trails. Camping is offered at the Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground by the banks of the river.