Voluntown, Connecticut
Top Spots in and near Voluntown
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Westport, Massachusetts
Hike Gooseberry Island
1.5 mi / 36 ft gainBegin an hour before sunset at the intersection between West Beach and East Beach Road. The intersecting roads will lead you to a paved causeway over the ocean. Waves typically clash on either side of you as you drive over the ocean. There is a free parking lot once you reach the opening. To reac...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 -
Meriden, Connecticut
Higby Mountain Trail
2.11 mi / 486 ft gainThe 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 the hike is mostly flatter land and an incline w...Read more -
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Hike Frank Knowles–Little River Reserve Trail
4.64 mi / 295 ft gainFrank Knowles-Little River Reserve contains nearly 9 miles of hiking trails to explore. Start off by parking in the white sea shell parking lot. From there you will find the trail marked by a DNRT sign . My group and I walked along the red/boardwalk trail which features a number of boardwalks lea...Read more -
Berlin, Connecticut
Hike the Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve
4.55.5 mi / 560 ft gainRagged 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 among the trees, mixed with some uneven rocky foot...Read more -
Southington, Connecticut
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 difficultly from great for the beginner (5.3) to su...Read more -
Taunton, Massachusetts
Kayak Lake Rico
4.3Lake Rico is a decent sized lake located in East Taunton, MA. You can spend hours out kayaking and exploring. From the parking lot the lake looks pretty small but there is an opening towards the back that leads into three larger sections. There is also an island in the back that is great for sett...Read more