WikipediaCockaponset State Forest: Cockaponset State Forest is the second largest forest in the Connecticut state forest system, encompassing over 16,000 acres of land. Most of the land is in Middlesex County though some parcels lie in New Haven County. The forest is disjointed, and comprises land in the towns of Haddam, Chester, Deep River, Killingworth, Durham, Guilford, Madison, Clinton,... (see full Cockaponset State Forest Wikipedia article)
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Things to do in
Cockaponset State Forest
Hiking, Motorcycling, Road biking, Walking, Alpine skiing, Trail running, ATV, Relaxation, Mountain biking, Kayaking / Canoeing, Running
Cockaponset State Forest
Hiking, Motorcycling, Road biking, Walking, Alpine skiing, Trail running, ATV, Relaxation, Mountain biking, Kayaking / Canoeing, Running
Popular Trips in Cockaponset State Forest
Middletown, CT
Mattabesett Trail Route 77 to Route 17 Bluff Head
N. Guilford, Durham, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 4.2 miles
Hiking | 4.2 miles
After a brief, steep ascent to the top of Bluff Head from the parking lot by Route 77, the trail hugs the edge of the ridge, offering fine views of the Micah and Broomstick Ledges to the East across the Cochinchaug Valley. In a couple of places you are disconcertingly close to the edge, and in one spot you clamber up a rock formation for a few feet. This part of the...
Mattabesett Trail – Route 17 to Howd Road Pistapaug Pond
Durham, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 1.9 miles
Hiking | 1.9 miles
After crossing a beautiful little waterfall a few yards uphill from Route 17, this segment of the trail climbs up, over and along Pistapaug Mountain. The 400 foot ascent is moderate, with no exciting scrambles. Views of Pistapaug Pond appear as you reach the top. Views of the pond gradually expand and improve. Farms, horse corrals, large houses and water company land across the lake are visible through the trees. In some...
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For a description of Bluff Head, Myerhuber Pond and the nearby farm and forest land, visit the site of the Guilford Land Conseration Trust at http://www.guilfordlandtrust.org/bluffhead.htmlFor maps and descriptions of the Guilford part of the trail and the Lone Pines Trail that would make a convenient loop hike, see http://www.guilfordconservation.org/maps.htmThe Mattabesett Trail is maintained by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association, http://www.ctwoodlands.org, and is described in both the East and West editions of its Connecticut Walk Book.
by CTTrail
in Mattabesett Trail Route 77 to Route 17 Bluff Head
on Dec 06, 2008 at 03:05:56 pm
The Mattabesett Trail is maintained by the Connecticut Forest &
Park Association, http://www.ctwoodlands.org, and is described in both
the East and West editions of its Connecticut Walk Book.
by CTTrail
in Mattabesett Trail – Route 17 to Howd Road Pistapaug Pond
on Dec 09, 2008 at 05:21:22 pm
It took me a little less than three hours to cover this segment\'s 5.7 miles.The Mattabesett Trail is maintained by the Connecticut Forest &
Park Association, http://www.ctwoodlands.org, and is described in both
the East and West editions of its Connecticut Walk Book.
by CTTrail
in Mattabesett Trail Route 68 to Route 66 Beseck Ridge
on Dec 13, 2008 at 11:14:49 pm
Need a pass from the Regional Water Authority to hike here.
by bobrich
in Hike at Hammonassett Reservoir
on Feb 14, 2009 at 04:08:31 pm
