Salmon River State Forest | |
Map: | USA Connecticut#USA |
Map Size: | 280 |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Connecticut, United States |
Coordinates: | 41.6531°N -72.435°W |
Area Acre: | 6905 |
Elevation: | 430feet |
Established: | 1934 |
Governing Body: | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website: | Salmon River State Forest |
Salmon River State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Hebron, Marlborough, Colchester, East Haddam, and East Hampton. It includes leased from the United States government. 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.
The forest's hiking trails include the 6.7miles blue-blazed Salmon River Trail and a portion of the Airline State Park, a rail trail that features the 137feet-high Lyman Viaduct. Fishing opportunities include a handicap accessible fly fishing area and a disabled veterans fishing area. The forest also offers facilities for field sports, hunting, mountain biking, and picnicking.