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Old Furnace State Park (also known as Ross' Cliffs) is a 314-acre State of CT owned forestland. Hike the 4 miles blue-marked trail through a hemlock forest, along Half Hill Pond and up to stunning views that overlook eastern Killingly and Rhode Island at the top of Ross' Cliffs. The cliffs tower 200 feet over Half Hill Pond and give you an ...
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Jan 22, 2023 · 367 acres in Killingly, CT. Parking: Trail Map Trails: 3 miles Rating: ★★★★☆. The main feature of Old Furnace State Park is Ross Cliffs, a tall cliff edge, rare in eastern CT. With many trails, Old Furnace is a great hiking spot in this corner of the state with great views as well as opportunities for fishing, boating, and rock ...
Old Furnace State Park is located in the town of Killingly, Connecticut. The state park is open year-round for hiking, hunting, and fishing. It is located east of Interstate 395, south of U.S. Route 6 and north of Connecticut Route 695. This 367 acre park has a storied industrial history and a present day attractiveness all its own. A three-quarter mile trail accesses a viewpoint with a ten ...
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Old Furnace State Park. / 41.78194°N 71.86694°W / 41.78194; -71.86694. Old Furnace State Park is a public recreation area adjacent to Ross Pond State Park in the town of Killingly, Connecticut. The state parks covers 367 acres (149 ha), sits at an elevation of 390 feet (120 m), and is open year-round for hiking, hunting, and fishing.
Contact. (860) 928-6121. email. visit website. This 367 acre park has a storied industrial history and a present day attractiveness all its own. A three-quarter mile trail accesses a viewpoint with a ten mile view. Activities include hiking, boating, fishing and hunting.
Park Location. Old Furnace State Park South Frontage Road Killingly, CT. Directions. From the junction of Route 6 and Route 395 (Exit 91) in Killingly, proceed east on Route 6. Take the first right onto South Frontage Road, and follow to right turn into the park (0.2 mile from Route 6).
The Old Furnace Trail crosses the length of Old Furnace State Park in Killingly. The trek provides a full variety of hiking terrains, including mature and emerging forests, meadows, streams, ponds, ridges, wetlands, ferns, mountain laurels, wildlife, vistas, and more. All in all, this is a delightful, fairly compact trail requiring moderate effort.
