Map: Benton Road Swimming Hole

More about Cole Hill State Forest...

The 876-acre Cole Hill State Forest is located in the town of Berne in Albany County. Cole Hill and much of the surrounding areas were made up of the Van Rensselaer manor called Rensselaerwyck. Much of the estate was broken up in the early 19th century after tenants were tired of paying perpetual leases, leading to the Anti-Rent War. Cole Hill State Forest is managed by the multiple-use concept. Foresters plan complementary uses such as habitat diversity, recreation, water, wildlife, wood products and natural beauty so as to promote a healthy and useful forest. Recreational opportunities include hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife viewing.

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Map: Cole Hill State Forest
Photo: Ridges From Woodstock Road
Photo: Backcountry Camping
Photo: Icy Cotton Hill Truck Trail
Photo: Looking Thru Trees Towards East Hill
Photo: Twist
Photo: Pretty with all the ice on the trees
Photo: Not Much of a Snowmobile Trail This Year
Photo: Walking Back to the Truck
Photo: Sitting down at the creek with the dog
Photo: County Route 2

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