The Spruce Ledge/Tower Hill section of Cockaponset State Forest features a large network of densely forested trails that are mostly unblazed connecting to Spruce Ledge and Tower Hill Roads.
The Quinimay Trail runs through this section of the forest, connecting Cockaponset State Forest to the Weber Woods section. This trail was officially recognized by the state of Connecticut in 2008 as a multi-use Bridle Trail. Look for the tan and green plastic multi-use markers placed above the colored trail blazes. The Quinimay Trail was conceived and is maintained by members of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Horsemen’s Club (LCRHVC) and the Bridal Path Conservancy (BPC) in cooperation with the Connecticut Forest & Park Association and the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA).
Hours: Forest areas are open one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Pets: Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails.
Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest state forest in Connecticut. The development of this area for recreational purposes allows visitors to fully enjoy the attractiveness of the land, woods, and streams within the forest.
For more information, visit the CT State Parks website or contact:
Spruce Ledge/ Tower Hill Section
Parking is located along Route 80 at the corner of Spruce Ledge Road across from Tower Hill Lake, and pull off on Route 145 in Deep River.
To the Ranger Headquarters
From the North: Take Exit 8 off Route 9 South. Turn left onto Beaver Meadow Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. The headquarters is on the left.
From the South: Take Exit 8 off Route 9 North. Turn right onto Beaver Meadow Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. The headquarters is on the left.
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