Paugnut State Forest

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Paugnut State Forest

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Paugnut State Forest

Torrington/Winchester

Cockaponset State Forest

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.

Content last updated July 18, 2016