Roughly 2600 acres in Union, CT
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Trail Map Trails: 10+ miles Rating: ★★☆☆☆
The Bear Den / Paine Hill section of the Nipmuck State Forest is largely geared towards mountain biking and off-roading. The main trail from the Stickney Road entrance is a moto / Jeep / off-road cutting through the forest north to the second entrance at Skopek Road. Passable by most off-road capable vehicles for the first half, it’s unlikely anything larger than a quad could make it the second half.
It would make for a nice easy out and back walk that could total up to 6 miles depending on how far you go. A couple wet areas may require a few careful steps.
The better starting point for hiking seems to be from Skopek Road, though I have not yet explored this section.
TrailForks – Bear Den Mountain Biking
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198 Skopek Rd, Union, CT, USA
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