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Massachusetts-Connecticut boundary marker on northern border of Tunxis State Forest in Hartland (near northern end of Pell Road).
Tunxis State Forest Location in Connecticut
Location	Northern Connecticut, United States
Area	5,519 acres (22.33 km²)
Elevation	1,014 ft (309 m)
Established	1923
Governing body	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website	Tunxis State Forest

Tunxis State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Hartland, Barkhamsted, and Granby. The forest surrounds Barkhamsted Reservoir and borders the Granville State Forest in Massachusetts. The forest is used for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, and letterboxing. Several trails cross the forest, including the northern end of the blue-blazed Tunxis Trail.

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