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    Hampton Reservoir

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      ★★☆☆☆
    • Address
      400 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Boat Launch

    151 acres in Hampton, CT

    Parking: Small lot near 400 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT

    Trail Map       Trails: 0.5 miles       Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    The reservoir and surrounding land are part of Natchaug State Forest.

    Hiking

    From the parking area I followed the earth dam heading west over the newly built bridge (2022). A path headed off among the trees and fully expected it to peter out after a few hundred feet.  I was pleasantly surprised to find that the trail continued as it veered away from the reservoir.

    Though unblazed the trail is clear and easy to follow with one significant muddy patch that has a few well placed rocks for hopping.  The trail continues for just under 0.5 miles until reaching Fayette Road.  You can cross Fayette Road and the trail continues on towards the Silvermine Horse Camp (watch out for horse droppings on the trail) and into the Natchaug Forest Main Block.

    There isn’t a loop around the reservoir as far as I’ve discovered, but there definitely should be.

    The reservoir is just 500 feet from the Air Line Trail though you’d have to use Kenyon Road to reach it.

    History

    The dam was originally completed in 1944 and the bridge and spill way were updated in 2022.

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2022
    • Explored
    • Air Line Trail
    • Hampton
    • Natchaug State Forest
    • Windham County
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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 October 30th, 2022

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    • 400 Kenyon Rd, Hampton, CT, USA

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