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Connecticut spans just 110 miles from east to west, but not to worry. There's no shortage of amazing adventures here.

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Hiking Enders Falls

Granby, Connecticut

4.3

Enders State Forest sprawls over approximately 2000 acres, and is found within the towns of Granby and Barkhamsted in Connecticut. Enders has a good sized parking lot directly on Route 219. From the junction of Route 219 and Route 20, visitors will proceed west on Route 219 for 1.2 miles and turn into the Forest on the left. The main trail is directly off the parking lot.Enders Falls is coll...

Hike to Blackledge Falls

Glastonbury, Connecticut

3.7

1.5 mi

Although the park contains hiking trails, a pond and a streambelt, the primary draw of this parcel of land is the 25 foot waterfall. The falls flow varies depending on the volume of precipitation, from a trickle in the dry months to a three-pronged vertical drop after some consistent snow melt or rain fall.Blackledge Falls Park by itself is an easy, family-friendly hike or single track mountain...

Hike to the Heublein Tower on Talcott Mountain

Simsbury, Connecticut

4.3

2.5 mi / 500 ft gain

The Heublien Tower Trail, located just inside the Talcott Mountain State Park entrance off of Route 185 in Simsbury CT, is a short 1.25 miles. While the hike isn't long, the first 1/3 of a mile is a steep incline that will get your heart pumping.The trail itself it very well kept, and although it is steep, it is not technical. It is a family friendly hike through typical Connecticut deciduous f...

Explore Chapman Falls in Devil's Hopyard SP

East Haddam, Connecticut

4.3

If you map to Chapman Falls in East Haddam, CT, you will be brought to a parking lot opposite from the waterfall in Devil's Hopyard, a beautiful Connecticut state park. Once there, it's only a few minute walk down a very clear trail to the base of the 60 foot falls. There's plenty of room to set up a hammock and have a picnic, especially the upper portion of the falls. The best part of these fa...

Hike the Tower Trail to the Blue Trail at Sleeping Giant SP

Hamden, Connecticut

5.0

3 mi / 518 ft gain

Sleeping Giant State Park is a place very close to my heart. I spent 4 years right across the street at Quinnipiac University and have hiked “The Giant” more times then I can count and at all different hours. There are a few different trails you can explore but my favorite one is up to the cliffs at the “head” of the giant, then over to the castle (stone tower).Parking can be tricky, the lot is...

Hike to Campbell Falls

Norfolk, Connecticut

4.0

1.4 mi / 187 ft gain

Campbell Falls, one of the most beautiful parks in CT. Don't let the size of the park fool you, that's what adds to the beauty. With it's strong pine and fresh flower scented woods you slowly forget that you're even in Connecticut. The trails aren't labeled the greatest but still can be made out. Overall this short hike doesn't have my hills..unless you go off the beaten path...which i recommen...

Explore Kent Falls

Kent, Connecticut

5.0

0.75 mi / 250 ft gain

Every now and then you need a day to rest those sore muscle from all your recent adventures. The only issue is, you don't want to sit around inside, you want to be outside. Insert a trip to Kent Fall State Park. The perfect rest adventure day.Located 1 hour and 45 minutes north of New York City it is a perfect day trip/scouting trip for your next adventure. The parking lot is a good size but du...

Explore Wadsworth Falls

Middletown, Connecticut

5.0

0.25 mi

When it comes to exploring Wadsworth Falls its ease of access couldn't be better. As soon as you pull into the parking lot you hear the falls roaring. Take the quick walk to see the picturesque scenery.Facts about Wadsworth Falls:Height: 25ft tall and doubled in width Rock: Hampden Basalt -the rock behind the fallsWater: Coginchaug river flowing into Wadsworth brook

Hike the Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve

Berlin, Connecticut

4.5

5.5 mi / 560 ft gain

Ragged Mountain main loop is approximately 5.5 miles long, and is known for its expansive bare-rock vistas, vertical cliff faces, and scenic views overlooking cliff-side reservoirs and ponds. The trail is rated moderate, with some flat stretches among the trees, mixed with some uneven rocky footing, especially closer to the preserve’s cliff faces. The main loop can be traveled in either direc...

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