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Bolton Notch State Park

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Bolton Notch State Park offers hiking and mountain biking trails between tall rock ledges and through lush forests.
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Hiking Mountain biking Paddling Bicycling
Length
2.8 miles, Network
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Town
Bolton
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge, Gravel/Crushed Stone
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

There are five trails in this part of the park, from easy to moderate level. Some of the trails include the Mohegan and Shenipsit Trails. The park features natural rock formations that line the trails. The "notch" provides a panoramic view of the forest.

There is a great sightseeing spot at the end of Garnet Trail that oversees the park. This park also offers areas for rock climbing. Further, the park has a car-top boating boat launch at the park gate entrance.

Other Information

Rules

  • Park closes at sunset.

Trail Manager

This park is managed by the following CT DEEP Park Headquarters:

CT DEEP: Salmon River State Forest c/o Eastern District Headquarters
209 Hebron Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
(860) 424-4173
https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/listing-of-state-parks

Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Find out about and follow any local regulations and respect landowners’ property.

Trailhead Information

junction of Route 44 and Route 6 in Bolton

Heading west on I-384 from Bolton Notch, turn right at end of guardrail and go downhill to parking lot. Hiking trail is unmarked; trail starts just across from the parking lot.

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