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CCC Loop Trail
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Location Entrance:
Morey Road and Unnamed Road
Chaplin, CT 06235
Location Phone:
N/A
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Unnamed paved road off Kingsbury Road (Eastford)
Difficulty: Moderate (Gently rising terrain with the likeliness to encounter occasional obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 3 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Details
This trail follows along the Natchaug River for .3 miles and lies entirely within the Natchaug State Forest. It uses 1 mile of Blue-Blazed Natchaug Trail as part of the loop and provides access for hikers, picnickers, and fishermen. Forest, streams, brooks, a vernal pool, and large pond provide opportunities to observe wildlife.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Stream/river • Woodland • Gentle hill • Steep hill • Historical site |
| Amenities: | • Letterboxes • Reliable cell phone reception • Leashed pets permitted |
| Activities: |        |
| Neighboring towns: | Chaplin, Hampton, and Eastford |
| Access restrictions: | Common sense prevails if Natchaug River is at flood stage. The trail becomes flooded at these times. |
 Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail: |
The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System, was established in 1929 by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA), a private, non-profit conservation organization. Since that time, the system has grown to include roughly 825 miles of footpaths across Connecticut. The Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails are maintained by dedicated CFPA volunteers for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public. To learn more about their use, visit the Trail Use Policy page. The Connecticut Walk Book East and West, comprehensive guides to the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, are also available at our online store. |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | The CCC loop starts at the junction of the Natchaug Trail and an unnamed dirt forest road 2.3 miles north of Orchard Hill. The road extends from Morey Road in Chaplin to Kingsbury Road in Hampton. |
| Parking: | |
| Public transportation: | None |
Other Items of Interest
| Flora and fauna: | Many and varied. Deer in abundance. |
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