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    Connecticut spans just 110 miles from east to west, but not to worry. There's no shortage of amazing adventures here.

    Top Spots in and near Connecticut

    • Sharon, Connecticut

      Hike the Pine Knob Loop, Housatonic Meadows SP

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 770 ft gain
      The Pine Knob loop is a 2.5 mile loop trail that takes you through beautiful thick  woods filled with vistas, wild flowers and tons of wild life.  You will start your adventure at the Pine Knob Trail head where you will be able to a Connecticut Appalachian trail guide. Pine Knob is a blue blaze ...
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    • Manchester, Connecticut

      Explore Wickham Park

      5.0
      Wickham 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...
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    • Groton, Connecticut

      Visit Avery Point Lighthouse

      3.5
      Owned by the University of Connecticut this lighthouse is a short walk from the parking area.  Though the grounds are open the tower is not.  Avery Point offers panoramic ocean views. From this location you can also see New London Harbor Lighthouse & New London Ledge Light. You can also see t...
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    • Litchfield, Connecticut

      Photograph Daffodils at Laurel Ridge

      Laurel Ridge is a private owned Farm , the owners are generous enough to let people visit these flowers so please be respectful of there rules.  You may see the Daffodils from Sunrise-Sunset and usually fully bloomed Early April-May. Laurel Ridge is the perfect way to start Spring, the smell and ...
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    • Meriden, Connecticut

      Higby Mountain Trail

      2.11 mi / 486 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Groton, Connecticut

      Hike Bluff Point State Park Eastern Loop

      4.5
      4.3 mi / 344 ft gain
      Bluff Point State Park Eastern Loop is a 4.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Groton, Connecticut.
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    • East Lyme, Connecticut

      Hike Rocky Neck State Park Trail

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 141 ft gain
      Rocky Neck State Park Trail is a 2.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near East Lyme, Connecticut.
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    • 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...
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    • Chaplin, Connecticut

      Hike to Diana's Pool

      4.0
      1.3 mi / 45 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Meriden, Connecticut

      Hike the Metacomet, Blue, and Yellow Loop

      5.0
      4.5 mi / 976 ft gain
      Start from the Castle Craig road entrance. Walk until you're greeted by a beautiful reservoir. You'll notice the strange but beautiful Mine Island in the middle of all this. You'll also notice markers for White Trails and Yellow Trails. The White Trail is an easier/wider trail. The Yellow Trail C...
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    • Middlesex County, Connecticut

      Hike to Glen Falls

      5.0
      0.75 mi
      Accessing Glen Falls may be a little tricky at first. Parking will be very minimal, you will park on Grist Mill Ln. Hop onto the road and you will see the trail map on the left side. The adventure begins when you cross the street and go through the gate with the yellow blaze symbol. Keep followin...
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    • Norwich, Connecticut

      Explore Yantic Falls Historic District

      0.3 mi / 26 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Ridgefield, Connecticut

      Hike the Hemlock Hills & Pine Mountain Loop

      5.0
      7.5 mi / 1174 ft gain
      There 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...
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    • Cheshire, Connecticut

      Hike to Roaring Brook Falls

      5.0
      1.2 mi / 377 ft gain
      Arriving to the falls, parking is residential but don't worry everyone is friendly. Starting off the hike you will walk past a cool pond where you may be able to see some wildlife. Continuing on, you will follow the marked trail where it will take you further into the woods while gaining elevatio...
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    • Plainfield, Connecticut

      Hike Sugar Brook Loop Trail

      4.0
      3.3 mi / 200 ft gain
      Sugar Brook Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Plainfield, Connecticut.
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    • North Stonington, Connecticut

      Hike Narragansett Trail

      4.0
      10.7 mi / 1 ft gain
      Narragansett Trail is a 10.7 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a lake located near North Stonington, Connecticut.
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