3.4 mi
Distance
397 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 14m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Messerschmidt Pond Cockaponset Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 65 ft |
| High point | 1.9 mi | 106 ft |
| End | 3.4 mi | 65 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:
- Deep River Center, CT · about 3 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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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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