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AMERICAN LEGION STATE FOREST
AMERICAN LEGION STATE FOREST
Four season fun can be found at American Legion/Peoples State Forests which offer the region's finest fishing, hunting and winter sporting activities nestled amid the wooded splendor.
History of the Area
Located in the Pleasant Valley section of Barkhamsted, the initial 213 acres of this forest were a gift from the American Legion in 1927 to provide citizens an example of proper forest management as observed by U.S. soldiers throughout Europe during World War I. The West Branch of the Farmington River, designated as a Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service, is the center point of river-based recreational activities including trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Rugged terrain with steep, rocky hillsides typifies the remainder of the forest. The Henry Buck Trail, which winds through the forest for 2.1 miles, passes by historic mill sites and offers a view of beautiful rock formations as well as the river valley. The Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground provides thirty spacious campsites near the river.
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A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas, please visit the VEHICLE ADMISSION STICKERS web page.
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Location
American Legion State Forest is located near Rhinelander

Trails
Henry Buck Trail (Blue blazed) Starts at the old bridge site on West River Road 2.5 miles north of Pleasant Valley. The trail leads up through the forest to the ruins of an old cheese box mill, climbs the Tremendous Cliffs which offer a good overlook, and continues down the north slope to about .3 miles north of the starting point.

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715-356-5552

Directions
1. Start by heading west on I:94 W.
2. Continue onto US:41 N/US-45 N for about 20 miles.
3. Take exit 47B to merge onto WI:145 N/W Fond Du Lac Ave toward Richfield.
4. Keep right at the fork and continue towards Hartford/Fond du lac.
5. Merge with Hwy K/Lannon Rd after approximately two miles.
6. Turn left (north) into State Highway 167/Holy Hill Road.
7. After around five miles, turn right(north) into County highway CC / Scenic road.
8. The American Legion state forest is located just north of this junction.

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