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| Tunxis State Forest is approximately 9,152 acres divided into sections on both sides of the Barkhamsted Reservoir. It contains large areas of unbroken forest in the towns of Hartland, Barkhamsted, and Granby. Even at the time of the original purchases for Tunxis in 1923, much of the area was already heavily forested. This is unlike many other parts of the state that, back then, were only gradually growing into forest from farm abandonment. Today, Tunxis is part of a large area of wildland that includes adjacent property of the MDC (Metropolitan District Commission, which is a major drinking water supplier), other Connecticut state forests, and Granville State Forest in Massachusetts.
Many types of wildlife can be seen at Tunxis. Near the end of the Twentieth Century, the area was one of the earliest in the state to see moose and black bear. It is a ?working forest?, actively managed for improved forest health and diversity, and to produce forest products. It is also a popular forest recreational ?escape? for enthusiasts who like to hike, cross-country ski, snowshoe and hunt |
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| Letterbox Clues for Connecticut's Tunxis State Forest - Letterboxing clues for Connecticut's Tunxis State Forest. ... State Forests Letterbox Series - Clues for Tunxis State Forest Tunxis State Forest - the 7th State Forest Tunxis State Forest ... | | Forestry Division to Harvest Dying Red Pine Trees - ... The Department of Environmental Protection Forestry Division is overseeing logging operations in Tunxis State Forest, East Hartland, as part of an effort to salvage dying red pine trees. The red ... | | Connecticut Routes 20-24 - History of Connecticut Routes 20, 21, and 22 ... reservoir was created in the early 1940s. The Tunxis Trail in the Tunxis State Forest follows the old Route 20 roadbed for a while, and there's even a ... | | Connecticut Secret Route List - List of all Connecticut secret routes (400 and above) ... S. Windsor) 488 - 0.90 mi; Mill St; N from CT 20 to Tunxis state forest, Hartland (formerly Quaddick Town Farm Road, which is now SSR 438 in ... | | Short History - ... sea sediments. Kyanite crystals and small deposits of magnetite on and near Pine Mountain in Tunxis State Forest are gifts of the collision. Small garnets are found in the mica schist of the ... | | A Fun Motorcycle Ride in Massachusetts - ... a part of the park itself. South of the state line, the forest turns into the Tunxis State Forest. Continuing west, you'll find some great downhill stretches. The signs are right: test your brakes ... | | Hartford County, Connecticut 1930 (T626-267) Team Census Transcription - ... 267 Enum Distr Enumeration County Description Transcriber Proofreader 2-144 Hartland Town Institution(s): Tunxis State Forest 2-145 Manchester Town (Part) bounded by (N) Town Line; (E) Deming ... | | TREK ON TUNXIS TRAIL - ... On Sunday morning we will finish with approximately 4.7 miles of trail continuing through Tunxis State Forest north to Rt. 20 just north of East Hartland center. All scouts and adults must carry ... | | http://www.bikerag.com/bike_trail_maps_text_CT.htm - Connecticut trail maps for mountain biking ... Trumbull - Old mine park Trumbull SW 3.5 Y Y Westport Bikes 78 Tunxis State Forest Barkhamstead NW 79 Tyler Mill Wallingford SW 3 Y Y North Haven Bike 80 ... | | Area Campgrounds | | |
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