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State Park

Natchaug State Forest

Connecticut · CT

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Trails

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A state forest popular for its horse trails, fishing and riverfront picnic sites.

Source: portal.ct.gov

From Wikipedia

Natchaug State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in six towns including Ashford, Chaplin, and Eastford. The Natchaug River runs from north to south along the western border of the main forest parcel. James L. Goodwin State Forest abuts Natchaug State Forest to the south. One of the forest units abuts Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret. The forest lies within the Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor and Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.

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Trails

All trails in Natchaug State Forest
CCC Trail Loop

CCC Trail Loop

Ashford3.5 mi449 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Nathaniel Lyon Memorial

Nathaniel Lyon Memorial

Eastford2.6 mi213 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Pixie Falls and Ladies Room Rock

Pixie Falls and Ladies Room Rock

Ashford2.8 mi597 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Silvermine Horse Camp Loop

Silvermine Horse Camp Loop

Hampton8.4 mi1,234 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultLoop

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting unit

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

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