Map: Canastota Gorge

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: Not Much of a Snowmobile Trail This Year
Photo: More Snowbanks
Photo: Back Out to Clearcut
Photo: Definitely pretty with the ice on the trees
Photo: Down Cole Hill Road
Photo: Fox Kill Valley and Lands Above
Photo: While I couldn't push back all the refrozen snow, I carefully scattered the ashes and unburnt brush over the site
Photo: Along Route 2
Photo: Irish Hill
Photo: Making Coffee

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