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Daniel Krueger
January 3, 2024
Hiking
If you make it to the summit of the 725-foot-high Beacon Cap, you will be rewarded with a great view over the surrounding area and the sight of a huge glacial erratic boulder.
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2.01km
00:35
80m
10m
Hike the Beacon Cap Trail, an easy 1.2-mile route in Naugatuck State Forest with 272 feet of elevation gain to a unique glacial erratic.
Easy
6
hikers
5.58km
01:33
100m
110m
Hike the easy 3.5-mile Naugatuck and Whittemore Trails Loop in Naugatuck State Forest, featuring Beacon Cap views.
Easy
4.0
(2)
2
hikers
15.5km
04:20
300m
300m
Hike the moderate 9.7-mile Naugatuck Trail in Naugatuck State Forest, featuring varied terrain, laurel groves, and views from Beacon Cap.
Moderate
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Elevation 220 m
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