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Killingworth

Connecticut, United States · North America

About Killingworth

Killingworth sits on the route: 15 minutes from Madison, 50km from Mystic Seaport Museum.

Killingworth is a town located in Connecticut, United States. With a population of 6,174, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Killingworth sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Killingworth to your route.

About Killingworth

The Chatfield Trail is a 4.6-mile Blue-Blazed hiking trail located within the town of Killingworth, Connecticut. The northern trailhead is directly across from Chatfield Hollow State Park on Route 80. There is a good parking area outside the park's entrance. The trailhead is well marked on the South side of Route 80

Read more just across the street from the park's entrance. The one-way route is 4.6 miles to the southern trailhead on River Road though there is also a 0.75-mile alternate trail that loops off the main trail. There is also a second northern trailhead entrance that is located on the south side of Route 80, about 0.3 miles west of the park entrance where there is a rough pullover area for 4 or 5 cars. From this old trailhead you can take a short 0.1-mile Blue and White trail east to the Blue-Blaze trail. The northern section of the trail is located within Cockaponset State Forest. The southern sections of the trail pass near Deer Lake Camp and through privately owned property ending at River Road, just west of the intersection of Papermill Road and River Road. River Road has a small pullover for 1 or 2 cars that can be used to access the southern trailhead.

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Where is Killingworth located?

Killingworth is located in Connecticut, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.3582 latitude, -72.5637 longitude.

What is the population of Killingworth?

Killingworth has a population of approximately 6,174 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
6,174
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Connecticut
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.3582, -72.5637

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Worth the detour from Killingworth

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Mystic Seaport Museum

America's leading maritime museum, a recreated 19th-century seafaring village with historic ships, a working shipyard, and engaging exhibits.

50 km · about 60 min drive

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