West Hartford Reservoir #6
Metropolitan District Water Supply Watershed
in West Hartford and Bloomfied, CT
Parking: Medium sized lots near 3070 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT
Trail Map Trails: 3.6 miles Rating: ★★☆☆☆
West Hartford’s Reservoir #6 is one of those uber popular spots for ease of convenience and pleasant atmosphere. There is a medium parking lot right at the entrance often patrolled by local officers and a second down the long paved section along the east side of the reservoir. Leashed dogs are allowed.
Hiking
Red Loop
- A mostly open mostly dirt path is sandwiched between this paved road and the water for easy almost entirely flat walking. It is popular with dog walkers, couples, and parents with strollers. Completing the full loop is substantial for most casual visitors at 3.6 miles taking the western section back with a bit more woods.
Metacomet
- This western side is also a section of the blue blaze Metacomet part of the 235 New England Trail that runs from Long Island Sound all the way to Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire. This is one of the few flat sections of the entire trail leaving the Metacomet Ridge for this brief interlude before climbing up to Heublein Tower.
Heading north: Talcott Mountain State Park
Heading south: Kilkenny Rock
History
Links
- CTMQ – MDC Reservoir 6 (2020)
- Marlene Clark – Campsite Not Related to Rochambeau’s Trek Through State (2007)
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Last updated April 10th, 2023
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