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Hiking the Shenipsit Trail

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Trails: Blue-Blazed trail traverses the Meshomasic State Forest
Access fee:
Nearest town: Cobalt, Highland Park
Trail map: The trail is described in the Connecticut Walk Book published by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
Web site: CT Forest and Park Association
Points of interest:
Other activities:
Lodging:
Camping:
Weather forecast: Hartford
Tourism info: Greater Hartford Tourism
Getting to the trail:
Map of local region: Cobalt | Highland Park

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Number of ratings: 4
Average rating: 4.00  

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Trail Name: Shenipsit Trail
I have hiked there: Once
I last hiked there in: May, 2005
Trails that I hiked:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: before bugs
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: good views, easy walk/hike
What I disliked: On dislikes
Additional comments: make sure your boots are waterproof
Submitted by: KH
from: lebanon ct
Date submitted: May 24, 2005

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Trail Name: Shenipsit Trail
I have hiked there: A few times
I last hiked there in: Jan, 2005
Trails that I hiked: Straight up to tower from road
Favorite trails: The Road
Best time to go: Warm Winter Day
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: The view
What I disliked: Nothing
Additional comments: Very slippery when wet
Submitted by: CHC
from: Enfield
Date submitted: Jan 4, 2005

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Trail Name: Shenipsit Trail
I have hiked there: Several times
I last hiked there in: May, 2004
Trails that I hiked: Shenipsit between Hebron Ave and Case Mountain
Belding
Various trails in Valley Falls Park
Case Mountain trails, especially the blue/white and yellow trails
Gay City trails, especially the red trail
Favorite trails: Shenipsit between Case Mt. and Hebron Ave
the red trail at Gay City Park
Belding at Valley Falls
Best time to go: Spring through Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: the layout, alternating physical challenge with easy hiking
What I disliked:
Additional comments:
Submitted by: Donald Avery
from: Vernon, CT
Date submitted: May 28, 2004

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Trail Name: Shenipsit Trail
I have hiked there: Several times
I last hiked there in: May, 2004
Trails that I hiked: Shenipsit between Hebron Ave and Case Mountain
Belding
Various trails in Valley Falls Park
Case Mountain trails, especially the blue/white and yellow trails
Gay City trails, especially the red trail
Favorite trails: Shenipsit between Case Mt. and Hebron Ave
the red trail at Gay City Park
Belding at Valley Falls
Best time to go: Spring through Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: the layout, alternating physical challenge with easy hiking
What I disliked:
Additional comments:
Submitted by: Donald Avery
from: Vernon, CT
Date submitted: May 28, 2004

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