Hike Scotland, CT

Scotland

If you’re looking for the best hiking trails in Scotland this is the complete guide to all the hidden springs, waterfalls, and history it has to offer.

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Land Trust

Joshua’s Trust
- Pappenheimer Preserve— ★★ — 1.5 miles — Old logging roads form a rough loop next to the Mohegan State Forest

State Parks / Forest

Mohegan State Forest –★– 3 miles — Largely and out and back rough access road, the forest is more for hunting than hiking
James V. Spignesi, Jr. Wildlife Management Area –★– 1 mile —
Talbot Wildlife Management Area –★★– 3 miles – A bit of a hidden gem with a loop trail and views of Beaver and Merrick Brooks

The Rest

The Nature Conservancy
- Rock Spring Preserve –★★★– 3 miles — An old “Indian spring”, an overlook, and views of the Little River though trails can be rough

Unfortunately no public boating or fishing access options within the town.

Now get out and explore Scotland!

Talbot WMA

★★☆☆☆

41.683653, -72.110309

Nathan and Anne Talbot Wildlife Management Area Connecticut WMA 504 acres in Scotland, CT Parking: Small lot near 302 Bass Rd, Scotland, CT Trail Map …

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Spignesi WMA

★☆☆☆☆

41.712963, -72.067512

James V. Spignesi Jr. WMA Connecticut Wildlife Management Area 524 acres in Scotland, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 210 Pudding Hill Road, Hampton, CT Area Map …

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Mohegan State Forest

★☆☆☆☆

41.665027, -72.086363

Mohegan State Forest Connecticut State Forest 956 acres in Scotland, CT Parking: Room for car or shoulder parking north of 489 Devotion Rd Scotland, CT Hunting Map …