The Weber Woods section of Cockaponset State Forest offers trails that are great for walking, mountain biking, or horse riding. The Quinimay Trail runs through this section of the forest, connecting from Spruce Ledge/Tower Hill section the forest and ending next to Messerschmidt and Horse Pond.
Cockaponset State Forest, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second-largest state forest in Connecticut. The development of this area for recreational purposes allows visitors to fully enjoy the attractiveness of the land, woods, and streams within the forest.
This park is managed by the following CT DEEP Park Headquarters:
From Route 80 take left onto Conn Route 145 north, you will on your right will see a long dirt entrance to the parking lot (the CT DEEP sign is currently not up at the entrance).
Take Connecticut Route 145 north, you will pass Messerschmidt Pond boat launch on you right, approximately 200 feet on you left you will see a long dirt entrance to the parking lot (the CT DEEP sign is currently not up at the entrance).
Take Exit 8 off Route 9 South. Turn left onto Beaver Meadow Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. The headquarters is on the left.
Take Exit 8 off Route 9 North. Turn right onto Beaver Meadow Road. Take the second right onto Ranger Road. The headquarters is on the left.
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