
5.4 mi
Distance
679 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Black Spruce Pond Loop is a loop trail in James L. Goodwin State Forest, managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 5.4 miles long and gains 679 feet. The nearest town is Mansfield Center, Connecticut, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 191 ft |
| High point | 4.5 mi | 238 ft |
| End | 5.8 mi | 191 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Source of truth
- James L. Goodwin State Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mansfield Center, CT · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Jurisdiction:
- James L. Goodwin State Forest · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(860) 455-9534
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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