Hike Stony Hill, East Barbadoor Hill, And Spring Pond Loop

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 co...

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...

Wickham Park Is open the first weekend in April and closes the last weekend in October. Entrances fees are $5 Monday-Friday and $7 Saturday-Sunday. The park is known for its 250 acres of  open fields, wildflowers, gardens, ponds and nature center. There is no where else can you go have a picnic with a stunning view of Hartford. Another huge attraction at the park is its remarkable disc golf cou...

This swimming hole is 7-feet deep. At the top of the swimming hole is a 12-foot waterfall with slide down. Parking: The swimming hole is located between Sandisfield Town Office and the post office. There is one dirt pull-off space near the swimming hole. The easiest parking is at the Town Office as short distance northeast of the swimming hole.  Coordinates: 42.106965, -73.107083

The hike to view Crescent Lake is peaceful. You can either walk through the woods where you will be blessed with natures finest birds and wildlife or you can take the trail along the lake edge. Both are similar distances and lead to the same hill at the end! Once you get to the top take a left on the Blue Trail (Metacomet) which leads you to the stunning vista! Well worth a hike to see.

Goat Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hampden, Massachusetts.