History

In total, the White Memorial Foundation contributed over 2,900 acres to the acquisition of the forest, starting in 1921. The rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary provide panoramic vistas. A black spruce bog offers the visitor the opportunity to view a unique plant community.

Directions

From the South: take Route 8 north, Exit 42, (Harwinton Exit). Proceed west on Route 118 to the center of Litchfield, and then go north on Route 63 to the rotary in Goshen Center. Take Route 4 west from Goshen approximately 4 miles to the entrance on the left for Mohawk State Forest.
From the North: take Route 7 south onto Route 63 south to the rotary in Goshen, then Route 4 west to Mohawk State Forest.

Trails

Pond loop, see map

Notice

Nearby Mohawk Ski Area

 

Maps

Summer Park Map, North 970 Kb PDF
Summer Park Map, South 885 Kb PDF

Winter Park Map, North 1 Mb PDF
Winter Park Map, South 887 Kb PDF