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Pachaug State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 750 Google reviews · Running trail in Voluntown, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1.9 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pachaug State Forest's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
24,000-acre forest offers a range of hiking trails, campgrounds, fresh-water fishing & picnic space.
What runners say about Pachaug State Forest
“Really nice clean area to ride around and enjoy the scenery.”
“Beautiful place for a nice day hike, the trails are clearly marked and easy to navigate!”
“Beautiful place for a nice day hike, the trails are clearly marked and easy to navigate!”
Really nice clean area to ride around and enjoy the scenery. There are a few trails for you to drive on none of which really requiring and 4x4 or off road capability however do be careful on some of the roads in the area after a heavy rain as there may be some pooling.
Beautiful place to hike and explore. 🌲 Pachaug State Forest was established with a 1,011 acre land purchase from the Briggs Manufacturing Co. in Voluntown in 1928. In 1933, the first year the Civilian Conservation Corps began, Camp Lonergan was established in the Forest.
Great state forest with a variety of trails for hiking, biking, enduro, horseback, etc. Nicely marked and managed. Enjoy having this in my area especially with a dog that likes to go on a hike anytime!
Easy to find, plenty of trails from easy to hard, and I only just started riding here and love it already, I definitely recommend checking it out from riding to mountain biking to hiking!
Trail conditions & character
“Very extensive network of smooth gravel roads thru-out the park.”
“Enjoy having this in my area especially with a dog that likes to go on a hike anytime!”
Plan your run at Pachaug State Forest
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1.9 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteportal.ct.gov
- Phone(860) 376-4075
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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