Mount Misery – Voluntown
- Mount Misery – Pachaug State Forest
- Cutoff Road, Voluntown, CT
- Trailhead: 41°35’36.73″N, 71°52’3.15″W
- Last Time Hiked: July 9, 2016
- Approximate distance hiked: 1.8 miles
- Moderate.
This out and back hike, short in mileage, traverses over two hills in the Pachaug State Forest. At the top of the second hill, the 441 foot Mount Misery, is a rather impressive overlook. Starting from a parking area near the entrance of the Rhododendron Sanctuary, first follow the light blue blazes of the Nehantic Trail along Cutoff Road west towards the open gate. After passing the gate you will see a “Smokey the Bear” sign on the left. The blue blazed trail enters the forest here. The trail first meanders through an area of young pines covering the forest floor. Above are the older, towering pines. The trail then begins it climb up the first hill. After cresting the first hill the trail descends into a small valley where a boardwalk crosses a seasonal stream. Shortly after the boardwalks the trail climbs Mount Misery. At the top of the hill to the left is the overlook. This overlook looks east over the forest towards Rhode Island. Along the trail at the top of the hill you will also find a benchmark disk. The Nehantic Trail continues ahead a short distance to another parking area. After enjoying the view retrace your steps back to the parking area. Visiting the Rhododendron Sanctuary also adds an additional half mile to this hike.
Trail maps can be found at: Mount Misery
View From Mount Misery.
Trails & Walks in Rhode Island 
This section of trail is the combined Nehantic & Pachaug trails. The CT DEP map has a “Nehantic Pachaug Trail” label close to Mt. Misery. There are trail junctions a short distance east and west of Mt. Misery.