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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: Snow covered
Photo: Ski Trail Up the Hill
Photo: Truck Trail Crosses the Clear Cut
Photo: Bullet hole
Photo: First coffee of the decade - with egg nog
Photo: Logs, Stumps, and Logging Trash
Photo: Bright Sun
Photo: Ridges From Woodstock Road
Photo: Electric Pole Clearing
Photo: Darkness approaches

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