From the starting point at the parking lot follow the trail signs and proceed southeasterly toward the Mohawk Mountain communications tower accessible by a spur trail. Land configuration and the linear layout of this state forest necessitate two-way traffic on the 10.5 miles of trails and caution is advised. From a point on Route 198 halfway between Phoenixville and Chaplin, turn easterly at the sign indicating Forest Headquarters. Parking is available by turning left at 0.7 miles. Parking capacity is twenty-five vehicles.
Caution is requested when crossing town roads or where two-way traffic signs are posted.
Total trail mileage is 17.0. Proceed north on Route 63 towards Naugatuck and cross over the Naugatuck River. At the second light take a left onto Scott Street. At the top of the hill bear left onto Lewis Street. Proceed straight ahead on Lewis Street to a stop sign, where it becomes Hunter Mountain Road.