Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area is a public recreation area occupying one acre (0.40 ha) of land beside the Farmington River in the town of New Hartford, Connecticut. The site is located on the north side of the Route 44 bridge over the Farmington River. It is used as a put-in for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing excursions on the river.[2]
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| Location | New Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°51′20″N 72°57′26″W / 41.85556°N 72.95722°W |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha)[1] |
| Established | 2012 |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website  |
History
editThe gorge through which the Farmington River flows has been known as "Satan’s Kingdom" since the 1870s, when the construction of the New Haven and Northampton Railroad along the river proved particularly difficult.[3]
The recreation area was added to the roll of Connecticut state parks in 2012.[4]
Activities and amenities
editTube rentals are offered by a concessionaire. A 2.5-mile (4.0 km) trip encounters three sets of rapids.[5] Hiking trails in neighboring Nepaug State Forest, including the Tunxis Trail, are accessible from Satan's Kingdom Road on the south side of the bridge.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ "Other State Parks and Forests". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "New England Notes.–No.7". Paterson Daily Press. September 16, 1873. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Other State Parks". State Register and Manual 2012. State of Connecticut. September 13, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ "Farmington River Tubing". Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ^ "Nepaug State Forest Backpack Camping Map" (PDF). State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. December 10, 2008. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
External links
edit- Other State Parks and Forests Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection