Shenipsit State Forest

Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint

3.6 mi · ▲ 379 ft · 1 hr 23 min

Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint is a 3.6-mile out-and-back in Shenipsit State Forest near Ellithorpe, CT. The route reaches Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.8 miles in. It climbs 379 ft. It scores 59/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi781 – 1,102 ft4.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.00474, -72.33845
Nearest town Ellithorpe, CT

Directions

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Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint

3.6 mi · ▲ 379 ft · 1 hr 23 min

Elevation 782–1,103 ft

Out & Back · Shenipsit State Forest

Trailhead: 42.00474, -72.33845

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 5:46 AM · sunset 8:06 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 250 ftTurn right, heading N.
  3. 50 ftTurn left, heading N.
  4. 0.6 miTurn right, heading SW.
  5. 0.4 miTurn left, heading N.
  6. 50 ftBear right, heading N.
  7. 0.4 miSharp left, heading W.
  8. 200 ftTurn right, heading N.
  9. 100 ftBear right, heading N.
  10. 400 ftBear right, heading NW.
  11. 450 ftBear right, heading S.
  12. 50 ftBear left, heading S.
  13. 50 ftBear left, heading SW.
  14. 350 ftSharp right, heading NW.
  15. 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
  16. 150 ftReach Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  17. 200 ftTurn left, heading N.
  18. 50 ftSharp left, heading N.
  19. 300 ftBear right, heading N.
  20. 50 ftBear right, heading N.
  21. 50 ftBear left, heading N.
  22. 450 ftBear left, heading NE.
  23. 400 ftBear left, heading N.
  24. 100 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  25. 200 ftSharp right, heading NW.
  26. 0.4 miBear left, heading SE.
  27. 50 ftTurn right, heading SE.
  28. 0.4 miTurn left, heading S.
  29. 0.6 miTurn right, heading S.
  30. 50 ftTurn left, heading S.
  31. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Weather

Sunrise 5:46 AMSunset 8:06 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~14 min). Leave by 7:32 PM for the 8:06 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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