Meshomasic Reservoir Trail CT

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Connecticut · hartford County

Meshomasic Reservoir Trail CT

Forest route linking reservoir edges and sandy pine terrain.

Rating

Length

4.0 mi

Difficulty

3

County

hartford

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Air Line State Park Trail East Hampton Segment

Rail-trail section with easy grades and long-distance mileage.

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Salmon River Loop Trail

River-focused loop with varied footing and seasonal scenery.

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Salmon River Day Pond Loop CT

State forest loop around Day Pond with moderate footing.

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About This Trail

A forest route through Connecticut’s oldest state forest linking reservoir edges and sandy pine terrain. The trail winds through pitch pine and oak woodland across glacial sand deposits, offering a distinctive landscape for central Connecticut hiking.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.62061810000001, -72.53822930000001

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Getting There

From Route 2, take Exit 10 in East Hampton. Follow local roads south toward Meshomasic State Forest. Park near the power line crossing on the forest access road. Trails start on the left.

Nearby Trails

Air Line State Park Trail East Hampton Segment

Rail-trail section with easy grades and long-distance mileage.

Salmon River Loop Trail

River-focused loop with varied footing and seasonal scenery.

Salmon River Day Pond Loop CT

State forest loop around Day Pond with moderate footing.

Haddam Meadows Shoreline Trail

Flat riverfront trail with marsh and Connecticut River views.

Air Line State Park Trail Colchester Segment

Easy rail-trail segment with forest crossings and long-distance flow.

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