
7.6 mi
Distance
1,168 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 57m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cockaponset Trail and Pattaconk Loop is a loop trail in Cockaponset State Forest, managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 7.6 miles long. The nearest town is Chester Center, Connecticut, about 2 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 | 102 ft |
| High point | 4.1 mi | 156 ft |
| End | 7.6 mi | 102 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Source of truth
- Cockaponset State Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Chester Center, CT · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
- Jurisdiction:
- Cockaponset 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) 345-8521
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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.

Cockaponset State Forest Road Loop Trail

Blue Cockaponset Trail

Pattaconk Reservoir

Messerschmidt Pond Cockaponset Trail

Cockaponset State Forest Loop

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