Penwood State Park

Penwood State Park is a forested area on Talcott Mountain in Bloomfield covering 787 acres of woods and natural paths. The trails are marked with different colors to help visitors navigate through the terrain to Lake Louise and the ridge above.

Curtis H. Veeder, a Connecticut industrialist, donated this land to the state in 1944 to establish a protected recreational space. Since then it has become a regional destination for outdoor activity.

The Metacomet Trail within the park forms part of Connecticut's Blue Blazed Trail system, connecting visitors to regional hiking traditions.

The main picnic area near the entrance is the best starting point and provides access to all marked trails. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring water, especially for longer hikes through the woods.

Lake Louise is a kettle bog formed from glacial activity, home to uncommon plant species adapted to these wet conditions. The bog at the mountain ridge shows signs of the region's ice age past.

Location: Bloomfield

Inception: 1944

Elevation above the sea: 204 m

Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Penwood-State-Park

GPS coordinates: 41.86000,-72.78000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45