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Natchaug State Forest

Natchaug Forest Trail

5.1 mi · ▲ 439 ft · 1 hr 55 min

Natchaug Forest Trail is a 5.1-mile out-and-back in Natchaug State Forest near Rawson, CT. It climbs 439 ft. It scores 25/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi443 – 659 ft5.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Natchaug Forest Trail 41.82671, -72.09369
Nearest town Rawson, CT
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Natchaug Forest Trail

5.1 mi · ▲ 439 ft · 1 hr 55 min

Elevation 443–660 ft

Out & Back · Natchaug State Forest

Trailhead: Natchaug Forest Trail · 41.82671, -72.09369

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 6:51 PM

  1. Start on Natchaug Forest Trail, heading NE.
  2. 0.3 miSharp right, heading SW.
  3. 1.2 miSharp left, heading E.
  4. 150 ftTurn left, heading N.
  5. 1.1 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  6. 1.1 miTurn right, heading SW.
  7. 150 ftSharp right, heading S.
  8. 1.4 miArrive 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/natchaug-state-forest-beach-natchaug-state-forest-beach-out-back-10-km-157d

Trail surface

51% dirt49% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 6:51 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.9 mi in (~55 min). Leave by 5:36 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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