Map: High Falls Reservior

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: Magnificent White Pine Stand
Photo: Deep Snow Up Top
Photo: West Across the Clear Cut
Photo: Light Filters In Through White Pines
Photo: Tree Line Past the Marsh
Photo: Always like to stop and look at this farm when hiking up here
Photo: Out Towards the Clearcut
Photo: Across the Clear Cut
Photo: Looking Up Cole Hill
Photo: Irish Hill Forest

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