| Alt Names |
Mt. Misery, Sawmill Pond, Pachaug River, Hodge Pond, Stanton Pond, Chapman Hill, NETRA Pachaug Enduro Loop, NETRA E8, Pachuag State Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
This large state forest offers about 58 miles of logging and rocky dirt roads that are accessible to street legal motorcycles and licensed riders. ATVs are not permitted in the forest and motorcycles are prohibited on hiking trails or trails marked with blue. There are several campgrounds in the forest that offer a swimming pond and a boat ramp. Detailed Trail Map.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Voluntown, CT |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 41º 35.105' W 71º 51.363' |
|
From: Norwich, CT
1) Take I-395 north to exit 85, about 10 miles
2) Turn right (east) onto SR-138, continue 6.5 miles
3) Turn left (north) onto SR-49, continue about 1 mile
4) Turn left (west) onto Headquarters Rd., follow to Mt. Misery Campground. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
|
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
Prohibited |
| UTVs |
Prohibited |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $11.00
RV: $11.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Pachaug State Forest
P.O. Box 5
Voluntown, CT 06384
(860) 376-4075
dep.stateparks@ct.gov
www.ct.gov
|
| Contact Info |
Connecticut Motorcycle Registration Info
60 State St.
Wethersfield, CT 06161
(860) 263-5700
(800) 842-8222
www.ct.gov
|
|
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
36 |
| Miles Of Trail |
58 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
200 to 500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Little |
| Hard Pack |
 Some |
| Mud |
Some |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 All |
| Berms |
 Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
 None |
| Single Track |
 Many |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Some |
| Shade |
Many |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
1-5 Miles (SE) |
| RV Disposal |
1-5 Miles (SE) |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Swim Area |
On Site |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
On Site |
|
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