Southington, Connecticut
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East Lyme, Connecticut
Hike Rocky Neck State Park Trail
5.02.5 mi / 141 ft gainRocky Neck State Park Trail is a 2.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near East Lyme, Connecticut.Read more -
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Hike the Hemlock Hills & Pine Mountain Loop
7.5 mi / 1174 ft gainThere are several trailheads for Hemlock Hills But the least crowded is at the intersection of Ned's Mountain road and Bogus Road. I took my 3 year old black lab. There are ton's of little ponds for your dog to jump in and do dog things. For the most part the hike is flat but at some parts it c...Read more -
Hampden, Massachusetts
Goat Rock Trail
2.67 mi / 659 ft gainGoat Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hampden, Massachusetts.Read more -
Chaplin, Connecticut
Hike to Diana's Pool
4.01.3 mi / 45 ft gainThe drive to Diana's Pool is worth it in an of itself, taking you through the backroads of Eastern Connecticut. To begin the hike just simply enter the woodland path and follow the trail. In order to go under the bridge just simply take the first left in the path and there will be a stream that f...Read more -
Brewster, New York
Fly Fish the East Branch of the Croton River
If you're craving some time away from the bustle of everyday life to enjoy some silence, broken only by the babbling sound of water flowing over small boulders and the occasional crunching of leaves-- you'll find many spots along the Croton River to satisfy your desire for stillness. The Croton...Read more -
Norwich, Connecticut
Explore Yantic Falls Historic District
0.3 mi / 26 ft gainThe Yantic Falls Historic District encompasses a historic mill and associated worker housing on Yantic Street in Norwich, Connecticut. The 10 acre area includes a complex of mill buildings arrayed along the Yantic River, and a group of three brick mill worker houses. Today, Yantic Falls is part d...Read more -
Salisbury, Connecticut
Bear Mountain Loop
4.56.05 mi / 1516 ft gainAt 2,316 feet, Bear Mountain is the highest peak in Connecticut. The peak is about a half-mile south of the Massachusetts state line on the Appalachian Trail. The views are great. On a clear day you can see some of the peaks in southern New Hampshire. The remnants of a stone tower are on the summ...Read more -
Salisbury, Connecticut
Explore Riga Falls
The best part of the adventure is finding this hidden gem also known as Riga Falls. Riga Falls is actually one of Connecticut's lesser known waterfalls, but arguably the most scenic. A helpful hint is that the waterfall lies beside dirt road, keep your ears open! I've already said too much, happy...Read more -
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
Mount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail
5.08 mi / 807 ft gainMount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near South Egremont, Massachusetts.Read more -
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Hike to Race Brook Falls
4.03.4 mi / 1174 ft gainHiking 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 ...Read more -
Stanfordville, New York
Explore Wethersfield Estate & Gardens
The Wethersfield Estate is a beautiful estate and property located less than 2 hours north of New York City. The gardens are expansive and extremely beautiful, open to the public each day from noon to 5pm (COVID-19 hours). Additionally, there are trails for horseback rides, carriage rides, dog-wa...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 -
Mount Washington, Massachusetts
Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail
3.92 mi / 909 ft gainGuilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Copake Falls, New York.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 -
Carmel Hamlet, New York
Ninham Mountain Fire Tower
5.01.23 mi / 367 ft gainThis is more of a stroll than a hike, which is nice because you can add it to another hike in the same day if you're in the area. From the dirt parking lot take the trail off to the right. Just stay straight and in about 15 minutes you'll see a huge fire tower (hard to miss). Feel free to climb a...Read more -
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Mt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop
5.09.29 mi / 981 ft gainMt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Great Barrington, Massachusetts.Read more