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State Park

James L. Goodwin State Forest

Connecticut · CT

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A state forest in eastern Connecticut with Pine Acres Lake, ponds and trails. Hike, bike, ride horses, boat or fish, and visit the native plant gardens and nature museum.

Source: ctparks.com

From Wikipedia

James L. Goodwin State Forest is a Connecticut state forest covering approximately 2,000 acres (810 ha) in the towns of Chaplin and Hampton. The lands became public property when James L. Goodwin donated the personal forest he had been developing since 1913 to the state in 1964.

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Trails

All trails in James L. Goodwin State Forest
Black Spruce Pond Loop

Black Spruce Pond Loop

Hampton5.4 mi679 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Cedar Swamp Trail

Cedar Swamp Trail

Hampton0.5 mi269 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Natchaug and Orange Loop

Natchaug and Orange Loop

Hampton3.8 mi515 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Natchaug Trail around Pine Acres Lake

Natchaug Trail around Pine Acres Lake

Hampton5.5 mi659 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Pine Acres Lake

Pine Acres Lake

Hampton4.6 mi574 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

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