New Fairfield, Connecticut
Top Spots in and near New Fairfield
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Gardiner, New York
Lake Minnewaska Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kerhonkson, New York.
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Sheffield, Massachusetts
4.0
2.47 mi
/ 1145 ft gain
Hiking along the Appalachian trail I made a detour in Mt Everett State reservation. About a 2.5 mile detour lead me down to a beautiful 100ft waterfall called Race Brook falls. The waterfall felt made me feel like i was in the tropical jungle in Hawaii. Adding to the beauty of the waterfall were ...
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Tuxedo Park, New York
5.0
7.54 mi
/ 1239.06 ft gain
Start out by turning right when you walk out of the visitor center onto Sterling Lake Loop (Blue Blazes). The visitor center is worth going in as they have a full diorama of the park with LED light to show trail routes. About .3 miles into the hike you will cross over a small bridge with a waterf...
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Simsbury, Connecticut
4.3
2.54 mi
/ 404 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 ...
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Allendale, New Jersey
The Celery Farm Mayor Fitzpatrick Nature Trail in Allendale, New Jersey, is a peaceful, scenic retreat for birdwatchers, hikers, and nature lovers. This 1-mile loop trail winds through a 107-acre freshwater wetland preserve, offering opportunities to spot over 240 bird species, deer, turtles, a...
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Mount Washington, Massachusetts
4.3
0.75 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Bash Bish Falls is a spectacular 60-foot waterfall located on the Massachusetts-New York border in the southern Berkshires. This popular destination offers easy hiking access and stunning natural beauty, making it perfect for families and casual hikers.
Parking Options
Massachusetts Side: 0...
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Copake, New York
Bash Bish Falls from Taconic State Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Copake, New York.
Swimming is not permitted at Bash Bish Falls.
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608 Ramapo Valley Road, New Jersey
To start, I recommend coming in the early morning or afternoon, as the parking lot fills up with people hiking, fishing or going for a walk with their family. I usually get my luckiest before 9. This park is as relaxing or exciting as you want to make it. Here is a good map to use/ print out.
We ...
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Kerhonkson, New York
Stony Kill Falls is stunning waterfall, which can be accessed via an out-and-back trail located near Kerhonkson, New York.
Stoney Kill is a great waterfall to visit anytime of year. In the summer, you can cool off with a swimming hole under the falls. In winter, it's is great for ice climbing. I...
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Ringwood, New Jersey
5.0
3.06 mi
/ 381.01 ft gain
On my way to the drive-in, I saw a sign for Ringwood Manor estate and wanted to adventure around. The parking is easy and the property was beautiful!
As we walked through the estate, we found:
a quaint tree foresta small cemetery with headstones hundreds of years olda river with a small waterf...
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Granby, Connecticut
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 tu...
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Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
There is two ways to access this loop hike. The first is from the Englewood Picnic area just off Exit 1 from the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Parking here requires a fee of $5 May through September. The second is to drive past the Englewood Picnic area turnoff on Henry Hudson Drive and continu...
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Cragsmoor, New York
4.9
6.99 mi
/ 1063 ft gain
Located in Sam's Point Preserve, this hike has three major attractions – panoramic views from Sam's Point, mysterious and chilly Ice Caves, and a knee-weakening perch atop Verkeerderkill Falls.
Pay attention to seasonal conditions before making this trip. Spring and early summer are best for see...
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Cragsmoor, New York
Sam's Point Overlook to Ice Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail with scenic views near Lake Maratanza located near Ellenville, New York. This trail is dog friendly on-leash.
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