Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint
3.4 mi · ▲ 352 ft · 1 hr 19 min
Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint is a 3.4-mile out-and-back in Meshomasic State Forest near East Glastonbury, CT. The route reaches Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.7 miles in. It climbs 352 ft. It scores 67/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint
3.4 mi · ▲ 352 ft · 1 hr 19 min
Elevation 575–816 ft
Out & Back · Meshomasic State Forest
Trailhead: 41.67847, -72.51486
Weather Aug 4: Overcast, high 79°F / low 64° · precip 0% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 5:47 AM · sunset 8:07 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
- 1.2 miSharp right, heading E.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading SE.
- 0.3 miReach Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading N.
- 0.2 miSharp left, heading N.
- 1.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 7:21 PM for the 8:07 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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