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

5.85km

01:40

140m

Hike the easy 3.6-mile Indian Chair loop in Mashamoquet Brook State Park, featuring forests, rocky paths, and scenic viewpoints.

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Wolf Den loop via Mashamoquet Brook Trail

6.41km

01:51

160m

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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Mashamoquet Brook State Park – Wolf Den loop from Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)

4.65km

01:20

110m

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

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Location: Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

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Wolf Den

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

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Wolf Den loop via Mashamoquet Brook Trail

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