Southington Town Land and Lake Compounce Park Property
100 acres in Southington, CT
Parking: Cul-de-sac parking near 2-128 Panthorn Trail, Southington, CT
Trail Map Trails: 5 miles Rating: ★★★★★
I’d rank the Compounce Ridge area for most cascades per square mile, but it has been a pretty wet summer so maybe I just got lucky. The majority of the property is owned by Compounce Park but contains a fair amount of trails that cross into town owned land and a section of the blue blaze Tunxis Trail for fantastic views east.
The trail starts almost hidden at the end of the cul-de-sac on Panthorn Trail. It briefly descends to a tiny brook with a view of broad rock faces and an unnamed cascade. This is the Steep Climb Trail which delivers on its name climbing past these large rock formations up to the Compounce Ridge.
There are a couple overlook options from the ridge looking east as well as the ruins of the old lift from Lake Compounce up to the ridge.
Peter Marteka – You’ll have to earn it, but the trail above Lake Compounce is a prize worth pursuing (2022)
Peter Marteka – A Difficult But Rewarding Hike Awaits Above Lake Compounce (2010)
CTMQ – Tunxis Southington Region: North (2008)
The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents. Last updated July 23, 2023
2-128 Panthorn Trail, Southington, CT 06489, USA
Add a review