Salmon River Day Pond Loop CT

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Connecticut · middlesex County

Salmon River Day Pond Loop CT

State forest loop around Day Pond with moderate footing.

Rating

Length

3.0 mi

Difficulty

3

County

middlesex

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About This Trail

A state forest loop around Day Pond in the Salmon River State Forest with moderate rocky footing and hemlock shade. The trail circles a scenic woodland pond built by the CCC in the 1930s, with swimming access and quiet forest walking.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.5815968, -72.42539339999999

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Getting There

From Route 2, take Exit 18, then follow Route 16 west for 6.2 miles into the Salmon River State Forest recreation area. Turn left into the parking area. Day Pond State Park access is off Day Pond Road from CT-149.

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