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Bolton Notch State Park

A beautiful hiking and mountain biking trail. Hike between tall rock ledges, and experience the lush nature on the Mohegan and Shenipsit Trails. 
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Hiking Mountain biking Paddling Bicycling
Length
2.80 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Bolton
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge, Lake/Pond, Gravel/Crushed Stone
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Bolton Notch State Park provides a variety of activities. There are five trails in this part of the park, from easy to moderate level. The park features natural rock formations that line the trails, giving them a fairy-tale-like feel in warm and cold seasons. The "notch" provides a panoramic view of the forest and sky on sunny days. There is a great sightseeing spot at the end of Garnet trail that oversees the park. This park also offers areas for rocking climbing. Further, the park has a car-top boating boat launch at the park gate entrance.

 

Other Information

Park closes at sunset

Trail Manager

For trail or park related questions or comments: CT DEEP Park Division (860-424-3200, deep.stateparks@ct.gov)

CT DEEP: Hop River State Park
CT DEEP: Hop River State Park
Hop River State Park Trail
c/o DEEP Eastern District
209 Hebron Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
(860) 295-9523
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Avoid hypothermia, even in warm weather, by limiting your sweat and exposure to cold water. Bring warm and dry clothes in case the shivers set in.
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Trailhead Information

At the junction of Route 44 and Route 6 in Bolton. Heading west on I-384 from Bolton Notch, turn right at end of guardrail and go downhill to parking lot.  Hiking trail is unmarked; trail starts just across from the parking lot.

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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