Map: Cod Pond Trailhead   Camping Opporunities

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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: Ice weighted down the branches but not a lot of down trees here
Photo: Bend
Photo: Setting up the tent
Photo: The Swamp
Photo: Ridges From Woodstock Road
Photo: Sappling Starting to FIll In the Clear Cut
Photo: Gathering Wood Getting Area Shoveled Out For Campfire
Photo: Proceeding to the Clear Cut
Photo: Cole Hill Road
Photo: Truck Trail Crosses the Clear Cut

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