Top Adventures in Meriden
Hike the Metacomet, Blue, and Yellow Loop
Start from the Castle Craig road entrance. Walk until you're greeted by a beautiful reservoir. You'll notice the strange but beautiful Mine Island in the middle of all this. You'll also notice markers for White Trails and Yellow Trails. The White ...
4.5 miles
976 ft gain
Drive up Castle Craig
Castle Craig Tower is a stone observation tower atop East Peak in Meriden. The round stone observation tower of native trap rock was built by local stone masons in 1900. It stands on East Peak with an elevation of 976 feet. The tower is 32 feet...
Hike to Chauncey Peak
This loop follows the blue against the reservoir where it will break off to the left (this is a longer hike ~ 6.3 miles that'll eventually get to the peak), but if you're looking for this short hike, keep following the water side where it will mee...
2.2 miles
371 ft gain
Hike Mt. Higby
The popular route for this hike is to park your car at the base of the trail which is located right before merging onto 91-S in Middlefield, CT. The parking lot does seem to get crowded mid-day, especially if the weather is nice! The beginning of ...
2 miles
1033 ft gain
Rock Climb Ragged Mountain
The main face of Ragged Mountain (elev. 761 feet) is home to a lot climbing in central Connecticut. It runs north-south for about 600 feet. Its max height of 100 feet. The crag is home to several rock climbing guides and schools. Routes range in d...
Hike the Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve
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 ...
5.5 miles
560 ft gain
Explore Wadsworth Falls
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...
0.25 miles
Hike to Roaring Brook Falls
Arriving to the falls, parking is residential but don't worry everyone is friendly. Starting off the hike you will walk past a cool pond where you may be able to see some wildlife. Continuing on, you will follow the marked trail where it will take...
1.2 miles
377 ft gain
Hike the Crescent Lake & Metacomet Trail Loop
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 ...
2.4 miles
269 ft gain
Hike the Tower Trail to the Blue Trail at Sleeping Giant SP
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 c...
3 miles
518 ft gain
Hike the Mill River Trail to the Blue Trail at Sleeping Giant SP
Since I was a child, I’ve always enjoyed hiking the Giant. As Connecticut parks go, this terrain is some of the most challenging (and unfortunately, the most dangerous) in the state. The actual ridge is approximately 2.75 miles long by 1.75 miles ...
3 miles
518 ft gain
Boulder & Free Climb off the Blue Trail In Sleeping Giant SP
Sleeping Giant State Park does not just have great hiking, it also has great climbing and bouldering. Pick up the blue trail starting at the backside of the visitor center. This trail climbs pretty steadily but take note that as you hike up the cl...
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