The Cockaponsett State forest has the distinction of being the 2nd largest state forest in CT. Only second, even though it has several separate sections that are not really that close together. You can hike through the one section in Guilford on The Menukatuck Trail. But, for the title track, you will have to go to Haddam. There is a very nice Parking Lot which is unfortunately central to the trail. By taking the red blazed trails you can make a couple loops on each side of the parking lot located off Cedar Lake Road.
Cockaponset Blue Blazed Trail
COUNTY: MiddlesexCOMMUNITIES:Haddam
TOTAL MILES: 7.4
ARTICLE LINKS: Cockaponset Trail - CTMQ
Cockaponset Blue Blazed Trail Map
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