Map: Bear Pond Trail

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: Logs, Stumps, and Logging Trash
Photo: Into the Valley
Photo: Across Cole Hill Towards Filkins Hill
Photo: Always like to stop and look at this farm when hiking up here
Photo: Looking Up the Steep Side of Cole Hill
Photo: Sitting down at the creek with the dog
Photo: Down Cole Hill Road
Photo: Head
Photo: County Route 2
Photo: Clear Cut from Below

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