Hiking Near Me in Cromwell, ct

Dinosaur State Park

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.

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

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

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

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

Penwood State Park

560 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT

A long wooded ridge dominates the sunset-side of the Connecticut River Valley in the vicinity of Hartford. Crested atop the northerly portion of the Talcott Mountain Range lies a sizable... Read More

Metacomet Trail

175 Hartford Rd, Simsbury, CT

The Metacomet Trail follows the striking traprock ridge from the Hanging Hills of Meriden to the Massachusetts border. While offering a wide variety of terrain, this trail affords incredible... 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

Bolton Notch State Park

685 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT

Acres: 95

Activities: Hiking, Rock Climbing

Fee: There is no parking fee at this park.

Banton Quinnipiac Trail

Banton St to Toelles Rd, North Haven, CT

Talcott Mountain State Park

1 Summit Drive, Simsbury, CT

The familiar Farmington River Valley landmark of Heublein Tower sits atop Talcott Mountain, a long, precipitous wooded ledge named after the Talcott family. The 165-foot structure was built as... Read More

Quinnipiac River State Park

200 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT

The Quinnipiac River flows 38 miles from its headwaters in Plainville to its mouth in New Haven. Nearly six of those miles and 323 acres of floodplain are protected in this park, which is an... Read More

Gillette Castle State Park

67 River Road, East Haddam, CT

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

Sleeping Giant State Park

200 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT

Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant", is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skyline. A 1 1/2 mile scenic trail leads to the... Read More

Stratton Brook State Park

149 Farms Village Road, Simsbury, CT

Stratton Brook is a completely wheelchair accessible park offering swimming, picnicking and interpretive programs in a beautifully wooded setting.

The proximity of Stratton Brook to the... Read More