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    Chatfield Hollow State Park

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      5 miles
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      ★★★★☆
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      Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Rte 80, Killingworth, CT 06419, USA
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Park

    412 acres in Killingworth, CT

    Parking: Lots near 381 CT-80, Killingworth, CT

    Trail Map         Trails: 5 miles       Rating: ★★★★☆

    The park is directly connected with a parcel of the Cockaponset State Forest and is across the road from Forster Pond State Park.

    Hiking

    I have yet to hike many of the trails within the park but highlights include the ‘Indian Caves’ and chimney on the green trails, and the covered bridge on the purple trail.

    White Blaze – ‘Lookout Trail’ – 1.16 miles

    • From the second parking area into the park is the trailhead for the white blazed ‘Lookout Trail’ as well as the gated Buck Road.  I followed this loop trail clockwise as it climbs among the hills and rock features of Chatfield Hollow.  The trail is just well blazed enough but has many unblazed offshoots and alternate routes which can be confusing or connect you to other blazed trails.  The lookout is very underwhelming looking southeast.  You can spot a nearby hillside over the trees but perhaps it improves in winter with no leaves on the trees.
    Rock Climbing

    The main wall here has a full range of climbing from top rope and trad to a handful of sport routes.

    Mountain Project Route Page

    History

    Established as a state park in 1949. This park was featured in the 2017 Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge.

    Links

    Friends of Chatfield Hollow State Park

    Peter Marteka – A Killingworth Hike To A Tight Squeeze (2018)

    CTMQ – TSTL’17.11: Chatfield Hollow State Park (2017)

    Peter Marteka – Chatfield Trail In Killingworth: Where Your Hike Becomes An Adventure (2012)

    Tags
    • ★★★★☆
    • 2022
    • Caves
    • Cockaponset State Forest
    • Explored
    • Killingworth
    • Middlesex County
    • Peter Marteka
    • State Park
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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 August 21st, 2022

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    • Chatfield Hollow State Park, 381 Rte 80, Killingworth, CT 06419, USA

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