Hiking Near Me in Higganum, ct

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hammonasset Beach State Park

1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Activities

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bolton Notch State Park

685 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT

Acres: 95

Activities: Hiking, Rock Climbing

Fee: There is no parking fee at this park.