The Weber Woods section of Cockaponset State Forest is the southernmost section of the forest and features a small network of densely forested trails. The Quinimay Trail runs through this section of the forest, connecting from Spruce Ledge/Tower Hill section the forest and ending next to Messerschmidt and Horse Pond.
Cockaponset State Forest, 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.
Hours: Forest areas in this section of the Cockaponset state forest 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.
For more information, visit the CT State Parks website or contact:
To Weber Woods:
From Middletown area: From Route 80 take left onto Conn Route 145 north, you will on your right will see a long dirt entrance to the parking lot (the CTDEEP sign is currently not up at the entrance).
From Old Saybrook area: Take Conn Route 145 north, you will pass Messerschmidt Pond boat launch on you right, approximately 200 feet on you left you will see a long dirt entrance to the parking lot (the CTDEEP sign is currently not up at the entrance).
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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