Pachaug State Forest Chapman Area--Horseback Riding

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Pachaug State Forest Chapman Area

Horseback Riding

There are three loops for equestrians that, in addition to yellow diamonds are marked with arrows and mileage. All loops were measured by GPS. All of the loops are marked in both direction. There is a 14 mile, a 7 mile and a 6 mile loop which occasionally overlap. Each of the loops start and end at the Frog Hollow Horse Camp but can also be found and followed from the youth camp. Parking at the youth camp field is allowed in the winter months because the bar gates to the Horse Camp are closed from January 1st to just before opening day of trout season in April.