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Best hikes in Cockaponset State Forest (Old Forest Management Area).

The 12 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Cockaponset State Forest (Old Forest Management Area)
Hikes ranked 12
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 12 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Cockaponset Trail
    4.3 mi
  2. 02
    Wildwood Trail
    1.4 mi
  3. 03
    Yellow Circle
    1.3 mi
  4. 04
    North Pattaconk Trail
    1.2 mi
  5. 05
    Paul Trail
    0.6 mi
  6. 06
    Jericho Road
    0.5 mi
  7. 07
    Jericho Road
    0.3 mi
  8. 08
    Jericho Road
    0.1 mi
  9. 09
    Old County Road
    0.1 mi
  10. 10
    Yellow White cross trail
    0.1 mi
  11. 11
    cross trail white-orange
    0.1 mi
  12. 12
    Buntings Gap Trail
    0.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Cockaponset State Forest (Old Forest Management Area): May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.