Hiking Near Me in Essex, ct
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
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
Cockaponset State Forest
18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT
Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.
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
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT
Activities
Bicycling
Camping
Car-Top Boating
Fishing
Picnicking
Saltwater Fishing
Saltwater Swimming
Walking Trails
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
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
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
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
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
Stoddard Hill State Park
Rte 12, Ledyard, CT
This small, 55 acre park in Ledyard is made up of two sections with its main 48 acre segment being the most used. The entranceway leads to a parking area that has a ramp for car-top boat... 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.
Read MorePoquonnock Plains Park
150 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT
A 15.87 acre piece of land, containing three full size sports fields surrounded by a half-mile of a walking trail. There is also a handicapped accessible Tercentennial Legacy Playground.
Read MoreHaley Farm State Park
Haley Farm Lane, Groton, CT
The park has been preserved as open space and is used for passive recreational purposes. A 0.8 mile bike trail winds its way through the scenic old shoreline farm. The Haley Farm Bike Trail,... Read More
Bolton Notch State Park
685 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT
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
Banton Quinnipiac Trail
Banton St to Toelles Rd, North Haven, CT
