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Cockaponset State Forest

Connecticut · CT

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A large state forest in Connecticut with Pattaconk Lake and miles of hiking trails. Swim, hike, mountain bike, ride horses and kayak.

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From Wikipedia

Cockaponset State Forest is the second largest forest in the Connecticut state forest system, encompassing over 17,000 acres (6,900 ha) of land. Most of the land is in Middlesex County though some parcels lie in New Haven County. The forest is disjointed, and comprises land in the towns of Haddam, Chester, Deep River, Killingworth, Durham, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, Middletown and Middlefield.

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Trails

All trails in Cockaponset State Forest
Bear Rock Trail

Bear Rock Trail

Durham1.4 mi174 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Cockaponset Blue and Red Loop

Cockaponset Blue and Red Loop

Haddam12.5 mi1,762 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ExpertLoop
Cockaponset State Forest Loop

Cockaponset State Forest Loop

Westbrook2.8 mi351 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Cockaponset Trail and Pattaconk Loop

Cockaponset Trail and Pattaconk Loop

Chester7.6 mi1,168 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop
Menunkatuck Trail and White Trail Loop

Menunkatuck Trail and White Trail Loop

Guilford2.5 mi299 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Messerschmidt Pond Cockaponset Trail

Messerschmidt Pond Cockaponset Trail

Deep River3.4 mi397 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Pattaconk Reservoir

Pattaconk Reservoir

Chester2.7 mi453 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

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