Mount Tom State Park

Route 202, Litchfield, CT

Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. In 1915 it was established as a st... Read More

Nature Trails

, Litchfield, CT

More than 35 miles of trails, through varied terrains, are open year-round for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. There are... Read More

Topsmead State Forest

Buell Road, Litchfield, CT

Nestled in the Litchfield Hills, Topsmead State Forest remains a precious piece of a past era with fine craftsmanship and understated wealth eviden... Read More

Camp Columbia State Forest Historic Park

West Street, Morris, CT

Activities: Historical Site Hiking Hunting (Forest Only) Letterboxing Facilities: This park is a designated "walk-in" facility. Pa... Read More

Humaston Brook State Park

Newton Road, Litchfield, CT

Acres: 141 Activities: Fishing, Hiking Services: Undeveloped Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Sunnybrook State Park

Newfiled Road, Torrington, CT

Acres: 464 Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Hunting Services: Walk-in Park Location: From Burr Pond State Park, turn righ... Read More

Mohawk State Forest

20 Mohawk Mountain Road, Goshen, CT

View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community. From 1,683 foot Mohawk Mounta... Read More

Paugnut State Forest

385 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT

Paugnut State Forest’s 1,702 acres spread out over four locations in north central Torrington and abut Burr Pond and Sunny Brook state parks.... Read More

Leatherman Cave Trail

, Watertown, CT

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 cov... Read More

Wyantenock State Forest

Cornwall Bridge, Cornwall, CT

Considered part of Mohawk State Forest when it was acquired by Connecticut in 1925, Wyantenock consists of nine different parcels of land located i... Read More

Burr Pond State Park

384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT

Go swimming and have a picnic at Burr Pond, then hike the trails in search of the bronze tablet marking Connecticut's role in the Civil War and the... Read More

Platt Hill State Park

off Rte. 263, Winchester Center, CT

159 acre park bird watching, hiking, picnicking, and scenic vistas. Read More

Mile of Ledges and Tory Den Trail

E Plymouth Rd, Terryville, CT

Many of the paths and hiking trails are on private property. You are a guest and need to be considerate. If you haven’t been hiking in a while, or ... Read More

Dennis Hill State Park

Route 272, Norfolk, CT

Hike to the summit of this 240-acre estate for panoramic views. Fall foliage season makes Dennis Hill an autumn wonderland. From November first th... Read More

Mattatuck State Forest

, Waterbury, CT

Mattatuck State Forest covers over 4,000 acres in the towns of Waterbury, Plymouth, Thomaston, Watertown, Litchfield, and Harwinton and is an ... Read More

Housatonic Meadows State Park

Route 7, Sharon, CT

Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also... Read More

Rockwell Park

Jacob Street and Dutton Avenue, Bristol, CT

Rockwell Park was given by Albert and Nettie Rockwell in 1911. Entrances to the park can be found off Jacob Street, Dutton Avenue, and Terryville R... Read More

Nassahegon State Forest

From the intersection of Route 179 and Route 4 in Burlington, turn west on Route 4, Burlington, CT

Activities: Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting Fee: There is no parking fee at this forest. Read More

Nepaug State Forest

Rte. 202, New Hartford, CT

Activities: Biking, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting Services: Backpack Shelter Locatio... Read More

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