Nipmuck State Forest
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Nipmuck State Forest, in Union, Connecticut
is a Connecticut State Forest. Its 9000 acres (36.4 km²) surrounds Bigelow Hollow State Park
and includes parcels in Stafford and Ashford. The forest is part of a larger network of forest lands making up some 40000 acres (161.9 km²) in all.
is available through the more than 30 miles (48.3 km) of trails. One of the most popular routes is up to and around Breakneck Pond. Other trails are available in other parcels of the forest.
Fishing
is popular both in summer and winter (ice fishing
). The streams, ponds and lakes feature stocked as well as native trout
, small and large mouth bass and pickerel
.
Camping
is allowed in the back country of the forest.
Union, Connecticut
Union is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 854 at the 2010 census, making it the least populous town in Connecticut and the second-least populous municipality in Connecticut; only the Borough of Fenwick has fewer people...
is a Connecticut State Forest. Its 9000 acres (36.4 km²) surrounds Bigelow Hollow State Park
Bigelow Hollow State Park
Bigelow Hollow State Park, in Union, Connecticut is a Connecticut state park surrounded by Nipmuck State Forest, and bordering Mashapaug Lake. There are picnic benches, beaches, and a boat launch, plus miles of hiking trails. This picture of Bigelow Pond is the first body of water you would see...
and includes parcels in Stafford and Ashford. The forest is part of a larger network of forest lands making up some 40000 acres (161.9 km²) in all.
Recreation opportunities
HikingHiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
is available through the more than 30 miles (48.3 km) of trails. One of the most popular routes is up to and around Breakneck Pond. Other trails are available in other parcels of the forest.
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
is popular both in summer and winter (ice fishing
Ice fishing
Ice fishing is the practice of catching fish with lines and fish hooks or spears through an opening in the ice on a frozen body of water. Ice anglers may sit on the stool in the open on a frozen lake, or in a heated cabin on the ice, some with bunks and amenities.-Locations:It is a popular pastime...
). The streams, ponds and lakes feature stocked as well as native trout
Trout
Trout is the name for a number of species of freshwater and saltwater fish belonging to the Salmoninae subfamily of the family Salmonidae. Salmon belong to the same family as trout. Most salmon species spend almost all their lives in salt water...
, small and large mouth bass and pickerel
Pickerel
Pickerel may refer to:*Esox, the genus of fish commonly known as the pickerels which includes pike and muskellunge as well as other pickerel*American pickerel*Chain pickerel*Walleye, or Yellow Pickerel * Pickerel Frog...
.
Camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
is allowed in the back country of the forest.
See also
- Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage CorridorQuinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage CorridorThe Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor is located in northeastern Connecticut and portions of Massachusetts. It is an area known for its rural character with rolling hills, farmland and classic New England scenery. This area was designated because it is one of the...
- List of Connecticut state forests