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Pomperaug Trail
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Location Entrance:
Georges Hill Road
Southbury, CT 06488
Location Phone:
(203) 264-5678
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Jackson Cove Recreation Area (Oxford) and Fiddlehead Road (Oxford)
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: 5 miles
Admission fees:
State Park admission fees apply.
Location Website: Pomperaug Trail
Location Details
The Blue-Blazed Pomperaug Trail extends for nearly 5 miles from Kettletown State Park in Southbury, through Jackson Cove Town Recreation Area in Oxford, ending at Fiddlehead Road in Oxford. The northern section, from Kettletown State Park to Jackson Cove wanders through woodlands, passes several charcoal hearth sites, and ascends to follow the ridge south, which allows views of Lake Zoar in the southern section. When combined with the Crest (blue/white blazed) and Brook (blue/yellow blazed) Trails, it forms a 4-mile loop in the northern section.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Stream/river • Pond/lake • Beach • Woodland • Gentle hill • Steep hill • Vista |
| Amenities: | • Restroom • Drinking water • Picnic • Playground • Leashed pets permitted |
| Activities: |      |
| Neighboring towns: | Oxford |
| Access restrictions: | None |
 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: | From I-84, take Exit 15. Go south onto Route 67. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Kettletown Road. Continue for approximately 3 miles, then turn right onto Georges Hill Road. The park is located on the left approximately 0.6 miles. From the Kettletown State Park ticket booth, bear left on the campground road, following the blue blazes. |
| Parking: | |
| Public transportation: | None |
Other Items of Interest
| Flora and fauna: | |
| Affiliate Groups: | Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection |