New Fairfield, Connecticut

Top Spots in and near New Fairfield

  • Gardiner, New York

    Lake Minnewaska Loop Trail

    2.01 mi / 348 ft gain
    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

    Race Brook Falls

    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

    Sterling Lake & Fire Tower Loop

    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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  • Mount Washington, Massachusetts

    Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail

    3.92 mi / 909 ft gain
    Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Copake Falls, New York.
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  • Simsbury, Connecticut

    Hike to the Heublein Tower on Talcott Mountain

    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

    Celery Farm Mayor Fitzpatrick Nature Trail

    3.0
    1.2 mi / 92 ft gain
    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

    Bash Bish Falls

    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

    1.53 mi / 167 ft gain
    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

    Hike the Halifax Trail and Ruins in the Ramapo Valley Reservation

    8.25 mi / 500 ft gain
    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

    1.54 mi / 282 ft gain
    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

    Ringwood Manor Trail

    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 Falls

    4.0
    0.5 mi / 118 ft gain
    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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  • Ridgewood, New Jersey

    Saddle River Trail

    5.0
    Saddle River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
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  • Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

    Hike the Dyckman Hill/Huyler's Landing Loop

    9 mi / 980 ft gain
    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

    Sam's Point, Ice Cave Trail, Verkeerderkill Falls

    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

    3.47 mi / 584 ft gain
    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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