Paugnut State Forest | |
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Location | Litchfield, Connecticut, United States |
Coordinates | 41°51′21″N 73°06′08″W / 41.85583°N 73.10222°W [1] |
Area | 1,644 acres (6.65 km2) [2] |
Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) [1] |
Established | 1929 [3] |
Governing body | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website | Paugnut State Forest |
Paugnut State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located on four parcels in the towns of Torrington and Winchester. [4] The forest's Arts and Crafts–style administration building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 [5] and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [6] The remains of the foundation of the condensed milk factory established by Gail Borden on Burr Pond in 1857 may also be seen. [7] [8] Trails crossing the forest include the John Muir Trail which connects Burr Pond State Park and Sunnybrook State Park. [9]
Paugnut State Forest | |
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Location | Litchfield, Connecticut, United States |
Coordinates | 41°51′21″N 73°06′08″W / 41.85583°N 73.10222°W [1] |
Area | 1,644 acres (6.65 km2) [2] |
Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) [1] |
Established | 1929 [3] |
Governing body | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website | Paugnut State Forest |
Paugnut State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located on four parcels in the towns of Torrington and Winchester. [4] The forest's Arts and Crafts–style administration building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 [5] and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [6] The remains of the foundation of the condensed milk factory established by Gail Borden on Burr Pond in 1857 may also be seen. [7] [8] Trails crossing the forest include the John Muir Trail which connects Burr Pond State Park and Sunnybrook State Park. [9]