Hiking Near Me in Hartford, ct
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
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 MoreTalcott 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
Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail
Canal Rd, Suffield, CT
The 4.5 mile Windsor Locks State Park Canal Trail follows the historic towpath of this 170 plus year old historic waterway. The canal’s many vantage points offer the trail user scenic vistas of... 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
Massacoe State Forest Great Pond Block
Great Pond Road, Simsbury, CT
Massacoe State Forest consists of two separate blocks of woodland in Simsbury that combine to total 370 acres. The largest block, Great Pond, is home to the town’s biggest standing water body,... Read More
Massacoe State Forest Massacoe Block
Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury, CT
Massacoe State Forest consists of two separate blocks of woodland in Simsbury that combine to total 370 acres. The largest block, Great Pond, is home to the town’s biggest standing water body,... Read More
Bolton Notch State Park
685 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT
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
Nye Holman State Forest
on Rte. 74, Tolland, CT
Activities include fishing, hiking, letterboxing, youth group camping, and hunting.
Read MoreGay 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
Shenipsit State Forest
166 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT
Shenipsit State Forest began in 1927 with the purchase of land at the summit of Soapstone Mountain in Somers to erect a fire tower to keep a lookout over the forests of the eastern... 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
Cockaponset State Forest
18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT
Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.
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
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
Black Rock State Park
Route 6, Watertown, CT
Tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, 439-acre Black Rock offers a variety of outdoor activities. Steep, wooded ledges covered with pine, hemlock and oak provide the... 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
