Pachaug Pursuit 2026
​Let connections challenge, not just comfort, your perspective on the world.
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Pachaug Forest is lucky to be home to numerous well traveled trail loops in the state of Connecticut. For 2026, we’re looking for some adventure seeking explorers to join us in an outdoor version of Connect Four. This year, we want you to find at least four different colors of blazes beyond the widely available solid blue blazes on the various trail systems in Pachaug Forest. Hike the trail and send us a photo of the blazes, trail signs, and/or trail projects on those trails.
You have between February 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026 to complete routes on four different trail systems and send us photographic proof. Contact friendsofpachaugforest@gmail.com with questions.
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Helpful links for Pachaug Trails:
https://www.friendsofpachaugforest.org/trail-system
https://www.friendsofpachaugforest.org/trail-system (access FOPF maps, as well as links to other sites.)
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/connecticut/pachaug-state-forest
https://ctwoodlands.org/explore-trails/interactive-map/
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Trails must be (mostly) within Pachaug State Forest.
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We’ll accept any form of proof to show your completion - AllTrails, Strava, Garmin, smart watch, photos, you name it, we’ll probably take it! Make sure you don’t repeat colors!
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Please post/ share your hikes on the Friends of Pachaug Forest Facebook Page and use the hashtag #PachaugPursuit. This is optional and not required to enter the raffle, but we would love to follow you on your journey.
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Hikes need to occur between February 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026.
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Emails must be received NO LATER than December 15, 2026, in order to be entered into the raffle. No exceptions will be made.
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Winners will be drawn at the First Day Hike on January 1, 2027. You do not need to be present to win.
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May the Forest be with you!
For questions pertaining to Pachaug Pursuit, contact Erica at pelstrom72@hotmail.com