Peoples State Forest Tunxis Segment
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Connecticut · litchfield County

Peoples State Forest Tunxis Segment

Blue-blazed segment through forest ridges and river valley terrain.

Rating
Length
5.6 mi
Difficulty
5
County
litchfield

About This Trail

A blue-blazed Tunxis Trail segment through People’s State Forest along the Farmington River valley near Barkhamsted. The route climbs forested ridges above the river with views from overlooks and passes through mature hardwood stands and hemlock ravines.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.9462065, -72.9909382

Getting There

From Torrington, take Route 44 east to Route 318 north. Follow signs to Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted. The Tunxis Trail segment can be accessed from the East River Road trailhead near the Barkhamsted Lighthouse site.

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