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      Paugnut State Forest’s 1,702 acres spread out over four locations in north central Torrington and abut Burr Pond and Sunny Brook state parks. The main section of Paugnut totals more than 1,200 acres and is home to the 2.1 mile John Muir Trail which connects the two parks via the forest.

      CFPA maintains the hike-only John Muir Trail
      source: Paugnut State Forest
      Parking - Not Plowed in Winter google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 3
      • 2
      • 7
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of 1 day
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      19
      Trails Mountain Bike
      13
      Trails Hike
      18
      Trails Trail Running
      18
      Total Distance
      12 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      1,784 ft
      Total Vertical
      558 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,320 ft
      Reports
      70
      Photos
      23
      Ridden Counter
      2,344

      Photos of Paugnut State Forest Mountain Bike

      99 |
      Apr 11, 2022 @ 6:25am
      Apr 11, 2022
      trail: Valley Plunge
      218 |
      Apr 8, 2022 @ 5:55pm
      Apr 8, 2022
      trail: Valley Plunge
      253 |
      Apr 8, 2022 @ 5:52pm
      Apr 8, 2022
      trail: Valley Plunge
      232 |
      Jun 21, 2021 @ 3:56am
      Jun 21, 2021
      trail: Aunty Nassy
      230 |
      Apr 26, 2021 @ 7:00pm
      Apr 26, 2021
      trail: Aunty Nassy
      220 |
      Apr 26, 2021 @ 7:00pm
      Apr 26, 2021
      224 |
      Apr 22, 2021 @ 7:53pm
      Apr 22, 2021
      181 |
      Apr 22, 2021 @ 7:53pm
      Apr 22, 2021

      Videos of Paugnut State Forest Mountain Bike

      youtuber Valley Plunge ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ @...
      5:39 | 902 | Jun 2, 2021 , Torrington

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      CCC Fire Tower Road
      Mar 14, 2025 @ 2:49pm
      1 day
      		 Dryhthread8 OMSP VIPHike Tree blockage Large tree down across...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Back Behind
      Nov 13, 2024 @ 4:32pm
      Nov 13, 2024
      		 IdealTrail open again with alternate ending....Joshuagrover
      The Last Waltz
      Jul 1, 2024 @ 3:48am
      Jul 1, 2024
      		 IdealCut fallen oak limb this morning. Trail...Joshuagrover
      Goat Path
      Jun 19, 2024 @ 12:03am
      Jun 19, 2024
      		 UnknownRemoved fallen tree and branches from...Joshuagrover
      Whipping Post
      Apr 2, 2024 @ 4:30am
      Apr 2, 2024
      		 VariableMarin5nl1UF
      Nutcracker to Return
      Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:14am
      Nov 19, 2023
      		 Idealmark2CScBG
      The Bison Grinder
      Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:14am
      Nov 19, 2023
      		 Idealmark2CScBG
      Mounta's Extension
      Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:14am
      Nov 19, 2023
      		 Idealmark2CScBG
      Valley Plunge
      Aug 1, 2023 @ 1:51pm
      Aug 1, 2023
      		 VariableLarge tree down across trail, blocking...tj9901t CCT NEMBA
      Zippity-doo-dah
      Oct 22, 2022 @ 11:56pm
      Oct 22, 2022
      		 VariableSweeetpts925
      Pandemic
      Sep 4, 2022 @ 2:47pm
      Sep 4, 2022
      		 Variableall downed tree cleared as of 9/4/2022Mbissonx76

      Activity Feed

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      hthread8addreportactivity #67757189
      Mar 14, 2025 @ 2:49pm
      1 day
      NoFretBrettStuntMonkeyBFFvotetrailactivity #64397848
      Jan 11, 2025 @ 3:25am
      Jan 11, 2025
      GregC2ny0wishlisttrailactivity #64196014
      Jan 6, 2025 @ 3:52pm
      Jan 6, 2025
      Garyblierwishlistregionactivity #63258087
      Dec 20, 2024 @ 4:34am
      Dec 20, 2024
      burkeadawishlistregionactivity #62399274
      Nov 28, 2024 @ 6:59am
      Nov 28, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      Firemountain66trailThe Last WaltzTHIS TRAIL WAS USED AS A HILL CLIMB BY A DIRT...
      Sep 26, 2024 @ 6:50am
      Sep 26, 2024
      AndrewdjacktrailBack BehindJust after it crosses valley plunge there’s...
      Apr 30, 2024 @ 5:44pm
      Apr 30, 2024
      ctdivertrailZippity-doo-dahKudos to the builders of this awesome trail...
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 7:40pm
      Jun 26, 2022
      ctdivertrailQuarry TrailKudos to the builders of this awesome trail
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 7:38pm
      Jun 26, 2022
      keyultrailValley PlungeFun trail, definitely not close to being a...
      Jun 8, 2022 @ 6:52am
      Jun 8, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Burr Pond State Park 4 11.5 km
      Harwinton Recreation and Conservation Area 6 10 16.5 km
      Satan's Ridge 3 37.6 km
      Nepaug State Forest 1 6 4 27.8 km
      Great Mountain Forest 29.6 km

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      Local Mountain Biking Directory


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1310 miles1,243 ft4 miles558 ft
      		#2,944#1,52821703749
      Hike1812 miles1,421 ft5 miles558 ft
      		#2,322#1,37926237
      Trail Running1812 miles1,421 ft5 miles558 ft
      		#2,328#1,376622

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