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The Saddles State Forest

Coordinates: 43°31′40″N 73°25′26″W / 43.52778°N 73.42389°W / 43.52778; -73.42389
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The Saddles State Forest
The green murky waters of Lake Champlain's southern tip are seen from a trail
The South Bay of Lake Champlain seen from The Saddles State Forest
Location the park in New York, United States of America
Location the park in New York, United States of America
The Saddles State Forest in New York State
LocationWashington County, New York, United States of America
Nearest cityWhitehall
Coordinates43°31′40″N 73°25′26″W / 43.52778°N 73.42389°W / 43.52778; -73.42389[1]
Area2,471 acres (10.00 km2)[1]
Established2013 (2013)
Governing bodyNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The Saddles State Forest is a state forest in New York State.[1] The area was purchased by The Nature Conservancy and was sold to the state in 2013.[2] The two peaks that reach 1,600 feet are purportedly the reasoning behind the naming of the forest.[3] The forest contains over 2,250 feet of undeveloped Lake Champlain shoreline.[2] The area is open for recreation year round. A steep unmaintained gravel road from New York State Route 22 provides access to a parking area.[1] There are no marked DEC trails, although unmaintained logging trails and unofficial hiking paths can be found throughout the forest.[3]

Peregrine falcons, bald eagles, and timber rattlesnakes are known to inhabit the area.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "The Saddles State Forest - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation". www.dec.ny.gov. New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b "New York State purchases 3,200 acres in Whitehall". NYVT Media. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b Lehman, Don (18 February 2020). "The Saddles State Forest". Glens Falls Post-Star. Retrieved 24 January 2022.