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    Pocotopaug Preserve

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      1 miles
    • Rating
      ★★☆☆☆
    • Address
      33 Bay Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424, USA
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    At A Glance

    Middlesex Land Trust

    30.59 acres in East Hampton, CT

    Parking: Small pull off near 33 Bay Rd, East Hampton, CT

    Trail Map        Trails: 0.65 miles         Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    This tiny trail appears to be loved by locals on the shores of Lake Pocotopaug with well worn trails, this is likely a quick walk for anyone with a house nearby.

    Hiking

    From the small pull off across from 33 Bay Road, the trail splits on either side of the parking lot.  I chose to head right climbing slightly uphill through open forest.  There is a fair amount of private property around and unblazed trails head off in the direction of each house.

    I did briefly follow one as it headed off towards Lake Drive, but quickly turned back.  As the blazed trail turns along the property line it narrows over a tiny hill and descends into a small mountain laurel grove.  Certainly a nice touch by the trail designers.  The trail dumps you onto the yellow trail a flat and very wet quarter mile between Lake Drive and Bay Road.  I hiked it out and back, but much of it was a stream due all our recent rains, it mostly serves for access to the loop.

    The loop quickly completes up a gradual hill back to parking area.

    History

    The land trust acquired the property in June 2001.

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2024
    • Explored
    • East Hampton
    • Middlesex County
    • Middlesex Land Trust
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    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: January 29th, 2024

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    • 33 Bay Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424, USA

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