Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)The Pattaconk Reservoir loop is an easy hike that covers 2.6 miles with an elevation gain of 193 ft, taking about 1–1.5 hours to complete. Alternatively, the Cockaponset Trail and Pattaconk Loop offers a 7.5-mile loop trail considered moderately challenging, taking an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. The trails circle Pattaconk Reservoir with beautiful views of the surrounding forest on well-marked paths with flat surfaces, making them suitable for families and nature lovers. There is a nice beach area and small pier for swimming. The trail features the remains of a collier’s hut and a charcoal burning site—colliers lived in the woods and burnt trees to make charcoal for industrial use.
Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)
