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    Stoddard Hill State Park

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      ★★☆☆☆
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      FW6M+CF, Ledyard, CT 06335, USA
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Park

    55 acres in Ledyard, CT

    Parking: Medium lot near 1917 CT-12, Gales Ferry, CT

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

    Stoddard Hill is one of Connecticut’s ‘scenic reserve‘ state parks that primarily serves as a fishing spot along the Thames River with a short trail, an old cemetery, and a mediocre seasonal overlook.

    Hiking

    From the parking area the trail starts just up the hill past the picnic area.  I was surprised to find the trails well traveled as they follow the high bank above the train tracks and beyond that the river.  You soon reach a massive jumble of boulders.

    The trail starts to fade away about 0.3 miles out but turns inland and I assumed it would loop back around the far side of the boulder jumble, instead it dead ends at the backside of private property just off Tanager Ln.  There is definitely a missed opportunity for a loop trail here, I retraced my steps and took a side path to the old cemetery.

    The graves here date from late colonial to civil war era and have been restored in recent years.  A faint trail along the cemetery stone wall leads up the hill behind it to a rocky hilltop above the boulder jumble that stands 183 feet above sea level.  On my February visit it amounted to a seasonal overlook with views south along the Thames River, the DEEP says it was once an Indian lookout during times of conflict.

    History

    Established as a state park in 1954.

    Links

    Auntie Beak – Stoddard Hill State Park

    The Day – Stoddard Hill State Park

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    • ★★☆☆☆
    • 2020
    • Explored
    • Ledyard
    • New London County
    • Overlooks
    • Scenic Reserve
    • State Park
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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 February 10th, 2020

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    • FW6M+CF, Ledyard, CT 06335, USA

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