- Open for recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 4 Schenectady Office (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM), (518) 357-2155; [email protected]
- Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911- or - 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
A local Forest Ranger is a valuable source of information for the state land you would like to visit.
- Location: Town of Berne, Albany County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 4H
- Map: Cole Hill State Forest Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
The 815-acre Cole Hill State Forest is located less than an hour's drive away from the Capital Region. This state forest features a designated hiking trail as well as a multi-use trail, both of which provide opportunities to observe the wildlife of the Helderbergs. The state forest is managed for multiple uses, including timber production, watershed protection, wildlife habitat, and recreation.