Bluff Head Ridge, Totoket Mountain
Bluff Head is the name of a steep taprock ridge that makes up the eastern slope of Totoket Mountain. This is an especially nice loop ridge walk along basaltic cliffs with many wildflowers and great views. Recommended by AM... trailpeak.com
Branford Trolley Trail
The Branford Trolley Trail is a 480 foot long by 4 foot wide footbridge along the path of an abandoned historic trolley track. The bridge connects to a popular existing nature walk. Visitors to the Branford trolley track f... traillink.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
Sleeping Giant - Tower Trail
The Tower Trail is the most popular trail at Sleeping Giant. This 1.6 mile trail to the 739 foot summit of Mt Carmel starts at the picnic area across from Quinnipiac University. It is wide and meanders up the side of Mt Ca... trailpeak.com
Southford Falls State Park
Easy hike but tons of pretty scenery. Great place to go fishing! Directions: From I-84: take Exit 16. At both east and west ramps, take a left onto Route 188. Follow to junction with Route 67. At traffic light, take a left... trailpeak.com
Silver Sands
State park in Milford Connecticut that is my favorite place to go and jump around. You can also take a cool hike out to Charles Island from here. This ultra cool walk takes about 2 hours and is only possible when the tide ... 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
Chatfield Hollow State Park
Chatfield Hollow Brook flows between two high ridges covered with oak, beech, and hickory. Native Americans frequented the valley to hunt, fish, and hold tribal gatherings amid the rock recesses and overhangs. Early settlers... ctvisit.com
Naugautck State Forest
It has beautiful scenery...but a very easy trail. Great to take a dog for a walk in the woods without being bothered. There are four reservoirs to hike around. All of them are completely surrounded by trees. Lots of wildli... trailpeak.com
Osbornedale Picnic Shelter
Osbornedale State Park is located on the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers and is a scenic place in which to enjoy a picnic, take a hike, fish, or even ice skate. However, the park's feature attraction is the Kellogg En... reserveamerica.com
Indian Well State Park
The park's scenic waterfalls and splash pool give this park its name, Indian Well. The lovely falls, and shaded picnic grove at the water's edge make this park a great place to spend a lazy summer day. ct.gov
Hammonasset Beach
558 open sites, concession, dumping station, bathrooms and showers (most sites), salt water swimming and fishing, no pets. ctvisit.com
Crest Trial/pompuraug Trial
Hike along the top of a ridgeline overlooking Lake Zoar with great vistas. Directions: Go to Kettletown State Park and merge right at the fork. Continue down the road until you see the ranger station and they will direct y... trailpeak.com
Brook Trial
Follow a mountain brook down a winding trail to Lake Zoar Directions: Go to Kettletown State Park and bare left at a fork in the road. The trailhead is on the right about 100 yards down the road. trailpeak.com