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More about Dutch Settlement State Forest...

Consisting of one of the highest hills above the Schoharie Valley, the 860-acre Dutch Settlement State Forest is crossed by the Long Path and has a lean-to, off of Treadlemire Road in Middleburgh. The village of Middleburgh is roughly 5 miles down Cotton Hill Road from here.

Cotton Hill State Forest is nearby Dutch Settlement State Forest and is commonly confused -- as the summit of Cotton Hill is in Dutch Settlement State Forest and not Cotton Hill State Forest, which was acquired first. Part of the long path runs along Cotton Hill State Forest.

Map: Dutch Settlement State Forest
Photo: Radio and Camping Supplies
Photo: Cotton Hill Lean-To
Photo: Warmth from Campfire
Photo: Backpack and Flannel Shirts
Photo: Smokey Lean-To
Photo: Looking out
Photo: Lean To at Setting Sun
Photo: Midday Saturday the sun came out but it still was cold
Photo: Smoke and Heat Rises Into Lean-To
Photo: Lots of sun but chilly

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