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State Park

Shenipsit State Forest

Connecticut · CT

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Trails

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A large state forest in northeast Connecticut with rocky woods and long views. Hike the Shenipsit Trail, mountain bike, ride horses, hunt, and climb the Soapstone Mountain tower.

Source: ctparks.com

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Shenipsit State Forest is a state forest located in northeastern Connecticut with 11 parcels scattered between the towns of Somers, Ellington, and Stafford. The forest's headquarters is home to the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, which houses memorabilia from CCC camps throughout the eastern United States. The forest is managed for forestry products and offers various recreational pursuits.

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Trails

All trails in Shenipsit State Forest
Blue Blaze and Old Country Road Loop

Blue Blaze and Old Country Road Loop

Stafford4.6 mi879 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Blue Blaze to the Pinnacle

Blue Blaze to the Pinnacle

Stafford Springs4.3 mi850 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Goat Trail Loop

Goat Trail Loop

Somers0.9 mi322 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Rattlesnake Hill Trail

Rattlesnake Hill Trail

Stafford Springs3.0 mi377 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Shenipsit Blue Blazed Trail

Shenipsit Blue Blazed Trail

Stafford Springs6.8 mi1,348 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Shenipsit Forest Trail

Shenipsit Forest Trail

Somers5.0 mi906 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Shenipsit State Forest Loop

Shenipsit State Forest Loop

Somers1.4 mi407 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Soapstone Lookout Loop

Soapstone Lookout Loop

Ellington2.9 mi571 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Soapstone Mountain and Blue and White Trail

Soapstone Mountain and Blue and White Trail

Somers4.0 mi830 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Soapstone Mountain Assault Course

Soapstone Mountain Assault Course

Somers5.1 mi1,608 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultPoint to Point
Soapstone Mountain Trail

Soapstone Mountain Trail

Somers2.1 mi420 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Sodom Road to Lake

Sodom Road to Lake

Stafford Springs0.5 mi49 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back

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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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