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Nepaug State Forest's Valley Outlook Trail scenic overlook view of the Nepaug valley and Yellow Mountain.
Nepaug State Forest Location in Connecticut
Location	Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Area	1,373 acres (5.56 km²)
Elevation	581 ft (177 m)
Established	1942
Governing body	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website	Nepaug State Forest

Nepaug State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located primarily in the town of New Hartford.

Recreation opportunities

The forest offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, fishing, camping, letterboxing, and hunting. Trails that cross the forest include the blue-blazed Tunxis Trail.

Image gallery

Nepaug State Forest's "Tunxis Trail" dirt road main entrance off CT-202 and parking lot.
Nepaug State Forest's backpacking camping area -- rock campfire ring and very rustic log bench.
Farmington River Bank And River Road In Nepaug State Forest.
Farmington River Bank fishing spot in Nepaug State Forest.

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