Meshomasic State Forest

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Meshomasic State Forest began as 70 acres, acquired for $105.00 in 1903 making it the first state forest in Connecticut and the second in the country.

Today, the ‘Mesh’ as it’s known by it’s fans, is over 9,000 acres criss-crossed with old forest roads, trails, and hidden history.

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Oak Ledges Preserve

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98 S Rd, Portland, CT, USA

Oak Ledges Preserve Middlesex Land Trust 8.27 acres in Portland, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 98 S Rd, Portland, CF Trail Map          Trails:…

Portland Reservoir

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336 Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT, USA

Portland Reservoir Town of Portland Property 121 acres in Portland, CT Parking: Small parking area near 336 Old Marlborough Turnpike, Portland, CT Trail Map       …

Garnet Ledge

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155 Birch Mountain Rd, Glastonbury, CT, USA

Shenipsit: Garnet Ledge Manchester Water Co. Property, Kongscut Land Trust, and Blue Blaze Trail 1,437 acres in Glastonbury, CT Parking: North End: From Case Mountain closest parking… Read more…

Kongscut Mountain

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887 Goodale Hill Rd, Glastonbury, CT

Kongscut Mountain / Phillips Cave Loop Connecticut State Forest 1,100 acres in Glastonbury, CT Parking: Small pull of near 887 Goodale Hill Rd, Glastonbury, CT Trail Map …

Shenipsit Trail: Dickinson Rd

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41.649529, -72.518351

Shenipsit Trail: Dickinson Rd Blue Blaze Trail and Connecticut State Forest in East Hampton and Glastonbury, CT Parking: Shoulder parking past 96 Dickinson Road, South Glastonbury, CT… Read more…

Gay City State Park

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386 North St, Hebron, CT 06248

Gay City State Park Connecticut State Park 1,569 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Large lot at 386 North St Hebron, CT year round with additional parking open…

Shenipsit Trail: South Terminus

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41.576774, -72.551996

Shenipsit Trail – South Terminus at Great Hill Connecticut Blue Blaze Trail – Shenipsit in Portland, CT Parking: Small lot and shoulder parking off gravel Gadpouch Rd…

Shenipsit: Dark Hollow Section

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41.669598, -72.503706

Shenipsit : Dark Hollow Brook to Flat Brook Falls Blue Blaze Shenipsit Trail and Connecticut State Forest in Glastonbury, CT Parking: Dark Hollow: At the end the road near… Read more…