Map: Albert J. Woodford Memorial State Forest

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: Gathering Wood Getting Area Shoveled Out For Campfire
Photo: Irish Hill
Photo: Across Cole Hill Towards Filkins Hill
Photo: Icy but pretty morning
Photo: Light Filters In Through White Pines
Photo: This is a pretty nice campsite
Photo: Looking Thru Trees Towards East Hill
Photo: Truck Trail Crosses the Clear Cut
Photo: Logs, Stumps, and Logging Trash
Photo: Walked back to the swamp

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