Cockaponset State Forest, State forest and national natural landmark in Connecticut.
Spanning over 17,000 acres across eleven towns in Connecticut, Cockaponset State Forest features extensive hiking trails, dense woodlands, and the Pattaconk Lake.
The forest includes land that was part of the Wangunk village of Cockaponset before European settlement, with modern forest acquisitions beginning in 1926.
The forest bears the name of a Native American chief who was buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, connecting the land to indigenous heritage.
The forest maintains over 100 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, with access points primarily located along Cedar Lake Road.
The Chester Cedar Swamp section contains one of the Northeast's finest remaining examples of an Atlantic white cedar forest, recognized as a National Natural Landmark.
Location: Connecticut
Elevation above the sea: 185 m
GPS coordinates: 41.44111,-72.53361
Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:35
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