Salmon River State Forest
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Salmon River State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Hebron, Marlborough, Colchester, East Haddam, and East Hampton. It includes 1,300 acres (530 ha) leased from the United States government.[4] The forest features Comstock's Bridge, the only remaining covered bridge in eastern Connecticut, which spans the Salmon River near Route 16 in East Hampton.[5]
| Salmon River State Forest | |
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  Location in Connecticut  Salmon River State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°39′11″N 72°26′06″W[1] |
| Area | 6,905 acres (27.94 km2)[2] |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m)[1] |
| Established | 1934 [3] |
| Governing body | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Salmon River State Forest |
The forest's hiking trails include the 6.7-mile (10.8 km) blue-blazed Salmon River Trail and a portion of the Airline State Park, a rail trail that features the 137-foot (42 m)-high Lyman Viaduct. Fishing opportunities include a handicap accessible fly fishing area and a disabled veterans fishing area.[3] The forest also offers facilities for field sports, hunting, mountain biking, and picnicking.[4]
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