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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Wolf Den

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Wolf Den

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Wolf Den

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Location: Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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August 4, 2024

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The Wolf Den is the most famous feature of Mashamoquet Brook State Park. Legend has it that in 1742, Israel Putnam, who later became a Major General in the Revolutionary War, entered the den and killed Connecticut’s last known wolf, which had been preying on local livestock. This act made Putnam a local hero. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, with a plaque at the entrance recounting the tale. Nearby, visitors can also find Table Rock, a large flat rock, and Indian Chair, a seat-shaped stone ledge.

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Indian Chair via Yellow, Blue, Red/Blue, and Red Trail Loop

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The Indian Chair via Yellow, Blue, Red/Blue, and Red Trail Loop offers a delightful escape into the woodlands of Mashamoquet Brook State Park. This easy 3.6-mile (5.8 km) hiking route,…

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Wolf Den loop via Mashamoquet Brook Trail

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Explore the Wolf Den loop via Mashamoquet Brook Trail, an easy 4.0-mile hike in Mashamoquet Brook State Park featuring historical landmarks.

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Wolf Den loop from Mashamoquet Brook State Park

5.71km

01:40

160m

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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