Hopeville Pond State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* The Pachaug River was a major fishing ground for the Mohegan Indians. At low water the stone weirs, constructed by the Indians at ... wildernet.com
Stewart B. Mckinney National Wildlife Refuge
Stewart B. McKinney NWR is comprised of ten different units that are stretched across Connecticut's shoreline. The headquarters is located approximately 45 minutes south of Hartford and 30 minutes east of New Haven in Wes... recreation.gov
Mdc Reservoir
The Metropolitan District Commission Reservoir offers easy to difficult trail conditions for many types of outdoor activities. Bikers have many options, from easy paved trails to technical single-track. Hikers have the sam... trailpeak.com
Onion Mountain
One of the lesser known land-trust parks in town, Onion Mountain is a sweet lil' gem. It consists of 190 acres of wooded, rocky mountainside. Trails @ the base are wicked easy, but they get much more tricky on the hillside... trailpeak.com
Metacomet Trail - Rattlesnake Mtn.
The Metacomet trail goes north-south in the whole state, but this small section is great and offers some great rock climbing. From 1 mile in there are 4 different climbing spots; Porcupine Hole, Green Wall, Will Warren's D... trailpeak.com
Ragged Mountain Loop
Ragged Mountain is situated on the Southington/Kensington border. It is a strenuous hike but the views are worth it. The trail climbs up through forests and eventually onto what is known as Connecticut Traprock. This hike ... trailpeak.com
Millers Pond State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Millers Pond was acquired in 1955 by the State Park and Forest Commission from the heirs of Thomas Macdonough Russell with monies ... wildernet.com
Kettletown State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Kettletown State Park, situated in the towns of Southbury and Oxford, contains 605 acres and was originally inhabited by the Poota... wildernet.com
Mount Tom State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. There is a stone ... wildernet.com
West Rock Ridge State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Rising up to 627 feet above mean sea level, West Rock Ridge is one of the most prominent features of the New Haven region. West Ro... wildernet.com
Chatfield Hollow State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Chatfield Hollow Brook flows toward Long Island Sound between two high ridges covered with oak, beech, and hickory. In 1934, the C... wildernet.com
Weir Farm National Historic Site
In June of 1882, painter J. Alden Weir boarded a train from New York bound for his modest farm among the hills of Branchville, CT. Once here, Weir and his family transformed their summer retreat into a creative refuge for... recreation.gov
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage...
This is a special kind of park. It embraces numerous towns, villages and a total population of about 300,000. Quinebaug & Shetucket is not a traditional park. Instead, citizens, businesses, nonprofit cultural and environm... recreation.gov
Rocky Neck State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Located on Long Island Sound in the town of East Lyme, 710-acre Rocky Neck is a popular recreation spot. The public now enjoys use... wildernet.com
Bluff Point State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* Bluff Point is the last remaining significant piece of undeveloped land along the Connecticut coastline. Jutting out into waters o... wildernet.com
Haley Farm State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* A 0.8 mile bike trail winds its way through the scenic old shoreline farm. The Haley Farm Bike Trail, which is wheelchair accessib... wildernet.com
Putnam Memorial State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* This was the site of the Continental Army's 1779 winter encampment under the command of General Israel Putnam. The site consists o... wildernet.com
Haystack Mountain State Park
- *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* This park is a "walk-in" facility with limited parking available at the entrance. On weekends during the month of October the inte... wildernet.com