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    Pachaug: Mt Misery & Rhododendron Sanctuary

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      6 miles
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      ★★★☆☆
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      H4VJ+HQ Rhododendron Sanctuary Trailhead, Voluntown, CT 06384, USA
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    At A Glance

    Pachaug State Forest: Chapman Area

    Mt. Misery & Rhododendron Sanctuary

    Connecticut State Forest

    acres in Voluntown, CT

    Parking: Small lot near Cutoff Rd, Voluntown, CT

    Trail Map               Trails: 6.4 miles           Rating: ★★★☆☆

    Hiking

    Pachaug Trail – 3.75 miles

    • The trail is the southern terminus, navigating some deep woods to climb up and over Mt. Misery.

    Rhododendron Trail – 0.4 miles

    • And short easy and flat trail that is the closest you’ll get to a jungle in Connecticut.  “The Rhododendron Sanctuary in Pachaug Forest is one of those rare, unique places that must be on the to-see list of anyone who loves the outdoors. It is one of the state’s eight National Natural Landmarks. It is set in the middle of Connecticut’s largest state forest. And the shrubs grow in the heart of a rare Atlantic white cedar swamp.”

    Nehantic Trail – 4.19 miles

    • Southern terminus
    Links

    Peter Marteka – A Sanctuary For Native Rhododendrons (2014)

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    • ★★★☆☆
    • 2019
    • 2024
    • Explored
    • Backpacking
    • Nehantic Trail
    • New London County
    • Overlooks
    • Peter Marteka
    • Pachaug State Forest
    • Pachaug Trail
    • Voluntown
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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 June 2nd, 2019

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    • H4VJ+HQ Rhododendron Sanctuary Trailhead, Voluntown, CT 06384, USA

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