This Wooded Park Works For A Full Day OutsideOutdoor plans can change quickly at Burr Pond State Park, which is exactly what makes a full day here so easy to enjoy. Quiet Hills Surround The PondStanding at the water’s edge and looking outward, the view at Burr Pond is genuinely calming. Swimming Is A Summer Favorite HereOn a hot July afternoon, the sandy beach at Burr Pond fills up quickly and for good reason. Hikers looking for more distance can connect to the John Muir Trail, a 2.1-mile connector that runs through Paugnut State Forest toward Sunnybrook State Park. Cleaning up thoroughly before leaving also helps preserve the well-maintained environment that keeps drawing people back to Burr Pond State Park in Torrington.