Hopeville Pond State Park

Connecticut State Park

554 acres in Griswold, CT

Parking: Several parking areas near 931 Hopeville Rd Griswold, CT

Trail Map        Trails: Less than a mile      Rating: ★★★☆☆


Hiking

The only hiking trail here is the blue blaze Nehantic Trail across the road from the main swimming area. The trail follows the ridges of some glacial esker or kame terrace terrain before crossing a small stream and then Roode Rd.  Continuing west the Nehantic Trail will eventually meet the Quinebaug Trail or can be followed for 13 mile to the Green Falls Pond Area.

Camping

Camping Map.  Reserve camping sites here.

History:

Established as a state park in 1938.


Links:

Peter Marteka – Saving A Patch Of Pitch Pine And Scrub Oak Forest (2017)

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Last updated August 10th, 2018

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