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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: While I couldn't push back all the refrozen snow, I carefully scattered the ashes and unburnt brush over the site
Photo: Backcountry Camping
Photo: Snowflake
Photo: Little Waterfall
Photo: Fall Leaf
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Photo: More Snowbanks
Photo: Icy Cotton Hill Truck Trail
Photo: Laying back, listening to Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians
Photo: Shot Up Truck Trail

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