Photo: Proceeding to the Clear Cut
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Proceeding to the Clear Cut ...
Heading to the recently clear cut section of Cole Hill, and getting a feel of what fantastic views of East Berne lie below. I have wanted to check this area out, ever since I noticed that this hillside was cut from Irish hill back on my Christmas Day hike up here.
Taken on Sunday March 20, 2011 at Cole Hill 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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