20s & 30s Mashamoquet Brook Trail

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Lee Thao
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Our 20’s & 30’s Committee will be leading a hike along the Mashamoquet Brook Trail in Pomfret Center, CT. This beautiful route winds through one of northeastern Connecticut’s most charming state parks, offering a mix of forested paths, flowing water, and classic Quiet Corner scenery. We’ll follow the blue-blazed loop past Mashamoquet Brook, through hemlock groves, and up toward the iconic Wolf Den area — a historic landmark tucked into the ledges. The trail features rolling terrain with a few short, rocky climbs and plenty of peaceful woodland walking. The full loop is roughly 4.4 miles with about 761 ft of elevation gain , making it a moderate outing suitable for new hikers as well as seasoned ones.
Participants must bring: Minimum 1 liter of water Snacks as needed Weather‑appropriate layers Sturdy hiking or walking shoes (water‑resistant recommended) & microspikes (if conditions are snowy or icy) Parking: Parking is free at Mashamoquet Brook State Park.
Social: After the hike, if there is interest, we’ll head over to The Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret (about a 7‑minute drive). It’s a cozy local favorite with soups, sandwiches, baked goods, and warm drinks — a perfect spot to relax and refuel after time on the trail.
Confirmed participants will receive an email beforehand with weather updates, a link to a Google Sheet for optional carpooling, and detailed meeting/parking instructions.
More info: Connecticut Tourism Office: https://ctparks.com/parks/mashamoquet-brook-state-park AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/mashamoquet-brook-trail The Vanilla Bean Café: https://thevanillabeancafe.com/

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