Black Rock State Park - Hiking trail near Thomaston, Connecticut, United States - Description
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| Name | Black Rock State Park | |
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| Summary | Mattatuck Trail through Black Rock State Park | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 3.2 miles / 5.1 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Forest | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Thomaston, Connecticut, United States | |
| Link | http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325176 | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map | Black Rock State Park Hiking Map - Mattatuck Trail |
Excellent hiking is available on the Mattatuck Trail from the Grey Stone section of Waterbury to the Wigwam Reservoir in Morris. This trail offers a scenic view of the Naugatuck Valley, highlighting Black Rock. There are many side trails where one can see Black Rock Lake, Black Rock Pond, mature forests and meadows. Hikes can be from 30 minutes to all day.
Hiking trails are maintained in cooperation with the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, which provides volunteer assistance.
From Route 8 north: take Exit 38. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp to first traffic light. Turn left at traffic light onto US Route 6 west. Park entrance is a 1/2 mile on the right on US Route 6.
From Route 8 south: take Exit 38. Go straight ahead at the end of the exit ramp to US Route 6 west. Park entrance is on the right.
| Latitude | 41.6449531555 degrees / 41° 38.697' / 41° 38' 41.83" |
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| Longitude | -73.0958175659 degrees / -73° 5.749' / -73° 5' 44.94" |
| Created by msh on 10/07/2008 |
| Last edited by msh on 10/07/2008 |
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