Enders State Forest
| Enders State Forest | |
| Connecticut state forest | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| Counties | Hartford, Litchfield |
| Towns | Granby, Barkhamsted |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°57′43″N 72°54′18″W / 41.96194°N 72.90500°WCoordinates: 41°57′43″N 72°54′18″W / 41.96194°N 72.90500°W [1] |
| Area | 2,105 acres (852 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1970 [3] |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut
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| Website: Enders State Forest | |
Enders State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Granby and Barkhamsted.[4] The forest was established in 1970 with a parcel of woodlands donated to the state by the children of John and Harriet Enders. With a further donation of land in 1981 and the subsequent purchase of additional property by the state, Enders State Forest has grown to encompass approximately 2,098 acres.[3]
Recreation
Several waterfalls known as Enders Falls form the core of the state forest and are popular with swimmers in the summer, though a number of injuries and deaths have been reported.[5][6]
References
- 1 2 "J O Enders State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- 1 2 "Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series - Clues for Enders State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved 2013-09-30.
- ↑ "Enders State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ↑ Allyn, Scot (2013-06-10). "Teen’s death at Enders State Forest highlights water’s risks". Farmington Valley Times (Foothills Media Group). Retrieved 2013-10-29.
- ↑ "Another Fall in Enders State Forest". CBS Connecticut. 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2013-10-29.
External links
- Enders State Forest Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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