Salmon River State Forest facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Salmon River State Forest
Salmon River State Forest Location in Connecticut
Location	Connecticut, United States
Area	6,905 acres (27.94 km2)
Elevation	430 ft (130 m)
Established	1934
Governing body	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website	Salmon River State Forest

Salmon River State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Hebron, Marlborough, Colchester, East Haddam, and East Hampton. It includes 1,300 acres (530 ha) leased from the United States government. The forest features Comstock's Bridge, the only remaining covered bridge in eastern Connecticut, which spans the Salmon River near Route 16 in East Hampton.

Recreation opportunities

Salmon River upriver from the Comstock Bridge viewed from the Salmon River Trail

The forest's hiking trails include the 6.7-mile (10.8 km) blue-blazed Salmon River Trail and a portion of the Airline State Park, a rail trail that features the 137-foot (42 m)-high Lyman Viaduct. Fishing opportunities include a handicap accessible fly fishing area and a disabled veterans fishing area. The forest also offers facilities for field sports, hunting, mountain biking, and picnicking.