Shenipsit Trail – Shenipsit Lake
86 in Tolland, CT
Parking: Shoulder parking near 15 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland, CT
Trail Map Trails: 1.8 miles Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Shenipsit Lake is a 1.8 mile section of the blue blaze Shenipsit Trail from Rt. 74 to Shenipsit Lake Rd. The largely follows an old rail bed that is within sight of the water, but never gets close. There is one opportunity on a short side trail to reach the water’s edge about halfway down the trail. The trail is flat and easy walking with a couple bridge crossings over small streams.
Heading south: 1.2 mile road walk coming from Tolland Agricultural Center
Heading north: 2 mile road walk to Lake Bonair
Boating / Fishing
Fishing is allowed at two designated shoreline spots at the north end of the lake. Boating is restricted to the first 46 oar or electric boats that register at an event usually in early April. There is a small launch area on the north shore but no parking is allowed.
Here is the 2019 information. Boating was temporarily suspended in 2020, though seems to have been restored.
History:
The Connecticut Water Co. has owned the majority of land around the lake since at least 1926.
Links:
CT Water – Serving Communities
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Last updated August 12th, 2018
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