Hiking Near Me in Chester, ct

Gillette Castle State Park

It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William... Read More

Selden Neck State Park

Connecticut RIver, Lyme, CT

This island park is accessible only from the water. Formerly home to a farm and a stone quarry, it was cut off from the mainland by the powerful runoff in the spring of 1854. As an island, this... Read More

Cockaponset State Forest

18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT

Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.

Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest... Read More

Machimoodus State Park

128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT

Machimoodus’s 300 acres are testament to the commitment of the DEP to acquire and preserve important landscapes for both active and passive recreation as well as to protect sensitive landscapes... Read More

Nehantic State Forest

Route 156, Lyme, CT

Nehantic was the first state forest in New London County, and has all been purchased since 1925. Considerable difficulty was experienced in selecting the site. Although there is a great deal... Read More

Chatfield Hollow State Park

381 Route 80, Killingworth, CT

Chatfield Hollow Brook flows toward Long Island Sound between two high ridges covered with oak, beech, and hickory. In 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps built an earth and stone dam across... Read More

Devil's Hopyard State Park

366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT

In 1919, the former State Park and Forest Commission obtained an 860 acre parcel located in the Millington section of Haddam. The principle feature of the park, Chapman Falls drops more than... Read More

Hammonasset Beach State Park

1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Activities

Bicycling
Camping
Car-Top Boating
Fishing
Picnicking
Saltwater Fishing
Saltwater Swimming
Walking Trails

Wadsworth Falls State Park

721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT

Enjoy hiking or biking the varied trails of the park or spend some time enjoying the beautiful falls. For a longer stay, visit the designated swimming and picnic area of the park. Please note... Read More

Gay City State Park

Route 85, Hebron, CT

Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including the exploration of extinct mill-town ruins and... Read More

Air Line State Park Trail

Smith Street, East Hampton, CT

Though the rails are long gone, this rail bed once offered fashionable, rapid transit from New York to Boston. Those who travel the corridor today witness the same inspiring panoramas and... Read More

Dinosaur State Park

400 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT

If you like dinosaurs, you'll love our 200 million-year-old fossil trackway, interactive exhibits and the chance to cast your own dinosaur footprint to take home.

Fort Trumbull State Park

90 Walbach Street, New London, CT

Since Colonial times Fort Trumbull served as the location of various military forts, schools and research facilities for the United States Army, Coast Guard and Navy. The first Fort Trumbull... Read More

Bluff Point Sate Park and Coastal Reserve

90 Walbach Street, New London, CT

Bluff Point Coastal Reserve offers the visitor a delightful mixture of wooded hiking and biking trails coupled with spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island... Read More

Bolton Notch State Park

685 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT

Acres: 95

Activities: Hiking, Rock Climbing

Fee: There is no parking fee at this park.

Wharton Brook State Park

Route 5, Wallingford, CT

Located on wooded, sandy knolls, Wharton Brook offers solitude for a quiet, peaceful picnic.

In 1918-1920, this Park was known as a traveler's wayside; motorists could stop to have their... Read More