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Meshomasic State Forest

Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint Loop via Old New London Turnpike

5.6 mi · ▲ 567 ft · 2 hr 9 min

Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint Loop via Old New London Turnpike is a 5.6-mile loop in Meshomasic State Forest near Terramuggus, CT. The route reaches Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint. It climbs 567 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade. It scores 49/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi456 – 856 ft · steepest grade: 19%5.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.67465, -72.48658
Nearest town Terramuggus, CT
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Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint Loop via Old New London Turnpike

5.6 mi · ▲ 567 ft · 2 hr 9 min

Elevation 457–857 ft

Loop · Meshomasic State Forest

Trailhead: 41.67465, -72.48658

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 6:53 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 0.1 miSharp left, heading SW.
  3. 0.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
  4. 0.3 miBear left, heading SW.
  5. 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
  6. 0.8 miBear right, heading S.
  7. 50 ftTurn left, heading S.
  8. 500 ftPass Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint.
  9. 0.4 miTurn right, heading NW.
  10. 450 ftTurn left, heading W.
  11. 150 ftTurn right, heading N.
  12. 0.3 miTurn right, heading W.
  13. 350 ftTurn right, heading W.
  14. 0.3 miBear left, heading N.
  15. 0.5 miTurn left, heading E.
  16. 0.7 miBear right, heading N.
  17. 0.2 miTurn right, heading NW.
  18. 0.5 miSharp right, heading NE.
  19. 0.2 miBear right, heading NE.
  20. 0.1 miTurn left, heading S.
  21. 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
  22. 0.4 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/meshomasic-state-forest-viewpoint-loop-9-km-ab35

Trail surface

42% dirt58% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 6:53 PM

Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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