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State Park

Meshomasic State Forest

Connecticut · CT

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Trails

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The Meshomasic State Forest is located in East Hampton, Portland, and Marlborough, Connecticut, with smaller sections located in Glastonbury and Hebron. It is popular for mountain biking, hiking, and hunting. The Rangers Headquarters were located on Gadpouch Road in East Hampton.

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Trails

All trails in Meshomasic State Forest
Great Hill Mountain Loop

Great Hill Mountain Loop

Cobalt3.8 mi617 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Great Hill Small Loop

Great Hill Small Loop

East Hampton1.2 mi351 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Shenipsit Trail Blue Blazes

Shenipsit Trail Blue Blazes

Cobalt16.0 mi2,320 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ExpertLoop

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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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