From coastal boardwalks to mountain trails, there is no shortage of places to stretch your legs and enjoy nature in Connecticut. Whether you’re a first-time hiker or a seasoned veteran who takes to the trails every weekend, this forest hike is an enchanting journey that is sure to please. Don’t let the name fool you, the Mount Misery Trail traverses a short section of Connecticut’s largest forest and is worth every step you’ll take.

The Pachaug State Forest boasts 28,000 acres and more than 54 miles and trails spanning the towns of Voluntown, Griswold, Plainfield, Sterling, North Stonington, and Preston. Today's hike on the Mount Misery Trail explores just under two miles of the expansive woodland.
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Enter the forest and it seems like another world. The towering hardwoods create a green canopy protecting fern forests you'll encounter along the way.
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The trail has an elevation gain of only 232 feet. Most adults and even older children won't even notice the climb to the top of Mount Misery. But expect a few spots of tricky footing along the way, so watch your step.
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The peak of the loop trail reveals an extraordinary overlook where the views stretch out for miles. There is nothing miserable about the scenery that stretched out in front of you here.
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The flat rocks offer a perfect perch to sit down and soak in the landscape for a while.
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After the Mount Misery overlook, the trail back down is an old forest road that makes for an easy descent.
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But many turn back around and go back the way they came to hike through the magical woodland setting one more time before leaving the forest.
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For directions and a trail map to begin your hike on the Mount Misery Trail, visit our friends at AllTrails.
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Do you have a favorite forest hike in Connecticut? Share your trail suggestions in the comments section below. If you’re short on time but still want to stretch your legs take this brief but beautiful waterfall hike.

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