Split Rock–Hurd State Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 summits
2.8 mi · ▲ 471 ft · 1 hr 10 min
Split Rock–Hurd State Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 summits is a 2.8-mile loop in Hurd State Park near Maromas, CT. The route passes Carlson Pond, Split Rock and Hurd State Park Viewpoint. It climbs 471 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade. It scores 8/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
Elevation
0 mi10 – 400 ft · steepest grade: 21%3.1 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 41.52983, -72.53730
Nearest town Maromas, CT
Directions
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Split Rock–Hurd State Park Viewpoint Loop, 3 summits
2.8 mi · ▲ 471 ft · 1 hr 10 min
Elevation 11–399 ft
Loop · Hurd State Park
Trailhead: 41.52983, -72.53730
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 6:53 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 0.4 miSharp right, heading SW.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 500 ftBear right, heading W.
- 50 ftBear left, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Carlson Pond.
- 0.1 miTurn left, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 50 ftPass Split Rock.
- 50 ftPass Hurd State Park Viewpoint.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading W.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading N.
- 0.3 miBear right, heading N.
- 200 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading N.
- 100 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 0.6 miBear left, heading NE.
- 150 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 6:53 PM
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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