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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: Trees Along the Clear Cut
Photo: Gathering Wood Getting Area Shoveled Out For Campfire
Photo: Tree Line Past the Marsh
Photo: Haul Logs
Photo: Always like to stop and look at this farm when hiking up here
Photo: Setting Sun Over Switzkill Valley
Photo: Definitely pretty with the ice on the trees
Photo: Icy But Beautiful
Photo: View Off Cole Hill
Photo: Little Waterfall

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