American Legion and Peoples State Forests, Barkhamsted

The American Legion State Forest Trails is a system of Blue-Blazed hiking trails in the Pleasant Valley section of Barkhamsted, Connecticut. The trails, which collectively total in length, are entirely within American Legion State Forest.The American Legion State Forest Trails consist of two official "Blue-Blazed" hiking trails: Henry Buck Trail (2.3 miles) Turkey Vulture Trail (0.88 mile)Trail descriptionThe American Legion State Forest Trails are primarily used for hiking, backpacking, picnicking, and in the winter, snowshoeing.Portions of the trails are suitable for, and are used for, cross-country skiing and geocaching. Site-specific activities enjoyed along the route include bird watching, hunting (very limited), fishing, horseback riding, bouldering and rock climbing (limited).Trail routeTrail communitiesThe official Blue-Blazed American Legion State Forest Trails pass through land completely located within Barkhamsted in the Paradise Valley area near the Riverton area.