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    Cockaponset: Pattaconk Reservoir

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      25 miles
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    • Address
      State Forest Road, Chester, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Forest

    acres in Chester and Haddam, CT

    Parking:

    • South (Cockaponset Trail): Small pull-off near 1 Sypher Rd, Chester, CT
    • South (Pattaconk Reservoir): Large lot near State Forest Rd, Chester, CT
    • North: Shoulder parking near 318 Beaver Meadow Rd, Haddam, CT
    • East (Turkey Hill Marsh): Small pull-off near 235-281 Filley Rd, Haddam, CT

    Trail Map (South) (Central)           Trails: 25 miles           Rating: ★★★☆☆

    Hiking
    • Blue Cockaponset Trail – 7 miles
    • Blue/Red Pattaconk North & South
    • White
      • Unexplored
    • Orange
      • Unexplored
    • Purple
      • Unexplored
    • Red
      • Unexplored
    Camping

    This section of the state forest has youth camping areas on the east side of the reservoir.

    History

    ‘Cockaponset’ is the name of an Indian chief, who’s buried in the Ponset section of Haddam

    The name ‘Pattaconk’ comes from a Native American language meaning “round” or “wigwam-shaped hill.”

    Links

    Peter Marteka – Chester’s Pattaconk Lake Is Like A Painting Come To Life (2010)

    Tags
    • ★★★☆☆
    • 2024
    • Explored
    • Chester
    • Cockaponset State Forest
    • Cockaponset Trail
    • Haddam
    • Middlesex County
    • State Forest
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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 April 1st, 2024

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    • State Forest Road, Chester, CT, USA

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