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Pine Knob Loop Trail
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Location Entrance:
Route 7 and Route 4
West Cornwall, CT 06796
Location Phone:
N/A
Location Map
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Difficulty: Challenging (Steep terrain with the likeliness to encounter periodic obstacles.)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Dawn to dusk
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 3 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Website: Pine Knob Loop Trail
Location Details
This trail is located in Housatonic Meadows State Park and Housatonic State Forest on the west side of the Housatonic River, north of Cornwall Bridge. A short, but still challenging trail, it coincides with the Appalachian Trail for 0.7 mile of the loop's 2.5-mile lenth and features beautiful vistas over the river valley. The trail is across the street from and can be accessed from the Housatonic Meadows State Park camping area via unmarked trails.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Stream/river • Woodland • Steep hill • Vista |
| Amenities: | • Leashed pets permitted |
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| 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: | Follow Route 7 north 1.5 miles north of the junction of Routes 7 and 4 in Cornwall Bridge. |
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