

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mattatuck Trail Out and Back, Black Rock State Park to Route 109
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Mattatuck Trail, Black Rock State Park to Route 109 Out and Back Hike

Description: This out and back route begins at Black Rock State Park in Watertown and brings you through pine and deciduous forest to a vista overlooking Thomaston and the Naugatuck River valley. Continuing north, the trail passes by Wigwam Reservoir and opportunities to view wildlife to our turnaround point at Route 109 in Morris. Breaks are anticipated to be taken at points of interest along the route to take a drink and eat or take photos.

Duration: 5-6 hr

Public Event: Anyone on or off Facebook is welcome.

🅿️Start/Finish:

Meet at the Black Rock State Park Parking Lot,
for navigation the address is:
Mattatuck Trail, Watertown, CT 06795
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uaoEMBGMFJvABH2X9
	41.65370839302844, -73.09764650616356

📏Stats:

Distance: ~9.0 miles
Elevation gain: ~1,600 ft (lots of ups and downs)
Difficulty: Hard to Moderate (initial rocky climb combined with distance and elevation gain)

Additional detail, user reviews, and photos on All Trails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/mattatuck-trail-black-rock-state-park-to-thomaston-road?u=i&amp;sh=rir5zb

Anticipated Pace: Turtle 

House Keeping Details:

🥾Gear: Ankle-high waterproof hiking boots, Poles, Hiking pants, Moisture wicking layers, 
Rain\windproof jacket, gloves, spikes, headlamp, spare socks, Gaiters, neck gaiters, insect repellant and protection (ticks are active), day pack 

🥪🥤Fuel: 3 ltr hydration (including electrolytes), Lunch, Snacks, energy bars

Bathrooms: The trailhead parking area has a portable toilet.

Meet up Time: Meet up at 9:00 am and begin moving at 9:15 am to allow for some late arrivals.

Physical Fitness Confirmation:

Your participation in this hike assumes that you are physically fit to take part in the event. This is to ensure that participants are aware of the physical demands of the activity and are responsible for their own health and well-being.

CLOUD WALKER LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

You agree when you sign up for this group or any of the events that you have read and understood the following below:

If you join us for a hike (or any other event), please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. 
You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. 
You are responsible for researching the event, knowing the area, and bringing the proper gear.
Cloud Walker does not provide liability insurance for the protection of individuals who may participate in any events planned by the Organizer, Assistant organizer, or event host. 
This release extends and applies to, and also covers, and includes all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated, and unsuspected injuries, damages, loss, and liability.
Your attendance on a hike signifies that you have read and accepted the terms of this liability waiver. 
By signing up for this group or event you understand that you are attending all events at your own risk. 
Organizers and Assistant Organizers of this group are just that, we organize the events and hike together as friends. 
There are no leaders on these hikes, you are your own leader.

References:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/mattatuck-trail-black-rock-state-park-to-thomaston-road?u=i&amp;sh=rir5zb

Park Website: https://ctparks.com/parks/black-rock-state-park
CT Trail Finder Site: https://www.cttrailfinder.com/trails/trail/black-rock-state-park
If you want to plot the route yourself and print a map in Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/
Connecticut Forest &amp; Park Association Blue Blazed Trail Mapping:  https://ctwoodlands.org/explore-trails/interactive-map/

Other Apps that can be used for navigation:
https://www.gaiagps.com/
https://www.avenzamaps.com/
https://www.goatmaps.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thomaston/mattatuck-trail-out-and-back-black-rock-state-park-to-route-109/200029863122322
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, health-wellness, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029863122322?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=thomaston-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Thomaston
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Black Rock State Park
- **lat**: 41.650510194901
- **long**: -73.097656805059
- **full address**: Black Rock State Park, Route 6,Thomaston, Connecticut, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e362fb821102d26d133ef6ab38e29d77f85404b3968ca0d05ede3e20ac80ca8e-rimg-w1200-h900-dc4591eb-gmir?v=1774541482
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/875645ac5711d66aac0ef88db0ef98456ff3e2888f723729015b19b100a42cea-rimg-w300-h300-dc4591ea-gmir?v=1774541482

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Black Rock State Park, Route 6,Thomaston, Connecticut, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, trekking, health-wellness, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mattatuck Trail Out and Back, Black Rock State Park to Route 109 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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