Sharon, Connecticut
Top Spots in and near Sharon
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Cornwall, New York
Hike the North Point Loop
6.5 mi / 1400 ft gainThere is three different trailheads to access the North Point Loop. I chose the trailhead that would give me the longest hike. That would be the Butter Hill parking area on Route 9W north. From the parking lot, start on the connector trail designated with white markers. Follow this for about ...Read more -
Hamden, Connecticut
Mountain Bike West Rock Ridge State Park
West Rock Ridge State Park is a 700 ft high scenic ridge that is located on the west side of New Haven. There are tons of good mountain biking trails located all around the ridge that can satisfy all types of skill levels. The easiest place to park is the Lake Wintergreen parking lot, which sits ...Read more -
Pound Ridge, New York
Leatherman's Loop
1.25 mi / 1183 ft gainThis loop trail is moderately rated and reaches a total elevation gain of approximately 1,183 feet. It’s located in the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, which spans roughly 4,315 acres. It is Westchester County’s largest park and includes roughly 35 plus miles of hiking trails to explore. The Ward...Read more -
East Nassau, New York
Kinderhook Creek
5.01.62 mi / 308 ft gainKinderhook Creek is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Stephentown, New York.Read more -
Manchester, Connecticut
Explore Wickham Park
5.0Wickham 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 w...Read more -
Middletown, Connecticut
Explore Wadsworth Falls
5.00.25 miWhen 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 ro...Read more -
Philipstown, New York
Hike the Osborn Loop
7.6 mi / 850 ft gainThe Osborn Loop trail itself is not a loop. It connects to a 2.5 mile section of the Appalachian Trail. Hiking these together creates the loop. Start at the trail head for the Appalachian Trail on South Mountain Pass Road. There is parking for two or three cars. Walk up the road a short dist...Read more -
New Windsor, New York
Hike Jessup/West Ridge Loop via the Sweet Clover Trail
10 mi / 1700 ft gainSchunnemunk Mountain State Park is one of my favorite parks. It offers many trails and possibilities for different loops. The attraction of Schunnemunk Mountain is the long double ridges running parallel to each other and amazing views in all directions.This hike starts at the Taylor Road parki...Read more -
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Hike the Cotton Hollow Nature Preserve
5.03 miThere are two parking locations for Cotton Hollow, the location tagged in the directions is the shortest hike to the old gun powder mill. Suggestions when it comes to exploring the preserve are to stay on the trails, know your limits, and enjoy! There are swimming holes along the river, but swim ...Read more -
Philipstown, New York
Anthony's Nose via Appalachian Trail
4.61.95 mi / 682 ft gainParking for the trail runs along both sides of 9D right up until the Bear Mountain Bridge. It can be busy on the weekends so just make sure you're as far off the road as you can and be especially careful unloading kids and dogs. The trailhead is located at approximately 41.322571, -73.975949 and ...Read more -
Cortlandt, New York
Hike the Camp Smith Trail
4.55.92 mi / 1759 ft gainThis approximately 3-hour hike borders the Hudson River, and is one of the best in Westchester County. Start off at the parking area at the Bear Mountain Tollhouse, or at a small parking area farther up Bear Mountain Road, if you want a slightly shorter hike. The trail is fairly steep in places, ...Read more -
Highland Falls, New York
Popolopen Torne
4.51.18 mi / 531 ft gainPopolopen Torne is a hidden gem in the Hudson Valley, a surprisingly unknown trail with a beautiful payoff and a far deeper meaning. A short hike to the top puts you at the foot of a memorial to those who have served their country, a pile of painted rocks carried up by those who want to pay their...Read more -
Bear Mountain, New York
Hike Bald Mountain, Bear Mountain State Park
4.76.8 mi / 1080 ft gainFrom your starting point at the Bear Mountain Inn, go left along the Cornell Mine Trail. (This part can be a bit confusing, but go past the carousel to a shaded picnic area; that is where the trail starts.) You will go under a bridge and follow the trail until it takes a sharp left and descends t...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Hike Mt. Wittenberg
4.3Looking for a great day hike in the Catskill region of NY? Then you should definitely look into and consider tackling Mt. Wittenberg then. A challenging climb up but a very rewarding summit view.Starting at Woodland Valley Campgrounds visitor registration house (where you can pay for parking for ...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Camp at Woodland Valley
3.0If you are looking for a great campground up in the Catskill Mountains of New York then you definitely have to check out Woodland Valley Campgrounds. Located about 2 hours north of New York City, it is the perfect place to go to get off the grid. No service for about 30 minutes in any direction.T...Read more -
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Whiting Street Reservoir Loop
3.74 mi / 138 ft gainWhiting Street Reservoir Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Holyoke, Massachusetts.Read more