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Best hikes in Cockaponset State Forest.

The 20 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
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    South Pattaconk Trail
    1.6 mi
  2. 02
    Filley Road
    1.5 mi
  3. 03
    Spuce Ledge Road
    1.5 mi
  4. 04
    Yellow Trail
    1.4 mi
  5. 05
    Old County Road
    1.3 mi
  6. 06
    Filley Road
    1.0 mi
  7. 07
    White Trail
    0.9 mi
  8. 08
    Yellow-White Trail
    0.8 mi
  9. 09
    Cedar Loop Trail
    0.8 mi
  10. 10
    Mottland Road
    0.8 mi
  11. 11
    Old Ponsett Road
    0.7 mi
  12. 12
    Old County Road
    0.7 mi
  13. 13
    Filley Road
    0.7 mi
  14. 14
    Mottland Road
    0.7 mi
  15. 15
    Hoop Pole Hill Road
    0.6 mi
  16. 16
    Tower Hill Road
    0.5 mi
  17. 17
    White Birch Trail
    0.5 mi
  18. 18
    Meeting House Road
    0.5 mi
  19. 19
    Old Forest Trail
    0.5 mi
  20. 20
    Laurel Grove Brook Trail
    0.4 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Cockaponset State Forest: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.