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State Park

Massacoe State Forest

Connecticut · CT

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About

Two separate blocks of woodland in Simsbury. One holds Great Pond, and the other sits next to Stratton Brook State Park.

Source: portal.ct.gov

From Wikipedia

Massacoe State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the town of Simsbury. The forest comprises two noncontiguous sections: the Great Pond Block, which encompasses 36-acre (15 ha) Great Pond, and the Massacoe Block, which lies next to Stratton Brook State Park. Forest recreational activities include hiking, fishing, and bird watching.

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Trails

All trails in Massacoe State Forest
Great Pond Long Loop

Great Pond Long Loop

Simsbury2.6 mi289 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Great Pond Loop

Great Pond Loop

Simsbury1.4 mi161 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Connecticut hunting page

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