Bolton Notch State Park
| Bolton Notch State Park (Saqumsketuck[1]) | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Town | Bolton |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) [2] |
| Coordinates | 41°47′24″N 72°26′53″W / 41.79000°N 72.44806°WCoordinates: 41°47′24″N 72°26′53″W / 41.79000°N 72.44806°W [2] |
| Area | 95 acres (38 ha) [3] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut
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| Website: Bolton Notch State Park | |
Bolton Notch State Park is a Connecticut state park located in the town of Bolton. The park is the site of several caves[4] including Squaw's Cave, where according to legend a European settler and his Podunk bride lived as outcasts around 1640.[1][5] The park offers opportunities for rock climbing and hiking,[3] with access to the Hop River Trail and Shenipsit Trail.
References
- 1 2 DePold, Hans. "Ancient Days in Bolton Notch". Bolton Historical Society. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- 1 2 "Bolton Notch State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 "Bolton Notch State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ↑ "The Geology of Bolton Notch State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
- ↑ Marteka, Peter (August 16, 2009). "Bolton Notch State Park contains a state rarity: a cave". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
External links
- Bolton Notch State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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