Pootatuck State Forest

Pootatuck State Forest
Pond Mountain, Squantz Pond and Candlewood Lake from the scenic overlook on Pootatuck State Forest's Blue Trail.
Location in Connecticut
Pootatuck State Forest (the United States)
LocationNew Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°30′55″N 73°29′53″W / 41.51528°N 73.49806°W / 41.51528; -73.49806
Area1,103 acres (4.46 km2)
Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Established1920s
Governing bodyConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsitePootatuck State Forest

Pootatuck State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located mainly in the town of New Fairfield with a small fraction in Sherman. Recreational activities include hiking, mountain biking, letterboxing, hunting, birdwatching, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. The main forest property borders on and can be accessed via trails from the adjacent Squantz Pond State Park. The name of the forest was derived from the Potatuck people.

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