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Cockaponset Cedar Lake Trail
Forest loop near Cedar Lake with moderate climbs and rocky spots.
Make a Day Trip
Estimated total time: Varies
Haddam Meadows Shoreline Trail
Flat riverfront trail with marsh and Connecticut River views.
Cockaponset Pattaconk Mountain Trail
Shorter mountain route to overlook ledges in Cockaponset State Forest.
Gillette Castle River Loop Trail
Scenic river overlook loop around Gillette Castle park terrain.
About This Trail
A moderate forest loop near Cedar Lake in Cockaponset State Forest, Connecticut’s second-largest state forest. The route passes through mixed hardwood and laurel thickets with rocky sections, seasonal wildflowers, and lake-edge views.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Haddam Meadows Shoreline Trail
Flat riverfront trail with marsh and Connecticut River views.
Cockaponset Pattaconk Mountain Trail
Shorter mountain route to overlook ledges in Cockaponset State Forest.
Gillette Castle River Loop Trail
Scenic river overlook loop around Gillette Castle park terrain.
Chatfield Hollow Red Trail
Wooded park loop with rocky stream crossings and moderate climbs.
Air Line State Park Trail East Hampton Segment
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