Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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11/21/2018

DEEP Announces Temporary Closure of a Portion of Enders State Forest in Granby

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the temporary closure of a portion of Enders State Forest in Granby to allow for construction activity in the area around the waterfalls. The closure will impact the area around the waterfalls south of Route 219. The remainder of Enders State Forest will remain open for recreational purposes.
The Enders Falls Trail project improvements are designed to follow the Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas and enhance public safety and sustainability.  The enhanced trail will take visitors along a series of stone steps and platforms offering greater viewing opportunities of the gorge. It is anticipated that the work will be completed sometime in mid-2019.
Nearby parks and forests to Enders State Forest include: American Legion and Peoples State Forests in Barkhamsted, Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, and Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury.
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