Five Great Hikes In Connecticut Volume 1

After hiking all over Connecticut, Deanna and I decided to put a short list of five great hikes in Connecticut that we think are GRRRREAT!

First I recommend on watching the main video at the top of this post, then I will go into a bit more detail on each of these hiking locations that we really enjoyed. 🙂 As mentioned in the video, these locations are listed in no particular order because we loved them all!

STEEP ROCK PRESERVE

Approximate Location:
Washington, Connecticut

Features:

• Views from Overlook
• River running through
• Epic Railroad Tunnel Ruins
• Easy to Strenuous Hiking Trails

–> STEEP ROCK PRESERVE TRAIL MAP <–

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SILVER SANDS STATE PARK

Approximate Location:
Milford, Connecticut Features:

• Views of Long Island Sound
• Marshy Area to Hike
• Amazing Sand Bridge Trail to Charles Island
• Beautiful Sandy Beach

–> TRAIL MAP FOR SILVER SANDS STATE PARK <–

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PEOPLES STATE FOREST

Approximate Location:
Winsted, Connecticut
Features:

• Panoramic Views of the Valley
• Beautiful Hikes through thick forest
• Learn the History behind the Lighthouse Trail
• Wide Variety of Trails

–> PEOPLES STATE FOREST TRAIL MAP <–

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KENT FALLS STATE PARK

Approximate Location:
Kent, Connecticut
Features:

• 250 ft total of waterfall (yeah, that’s right)
• Great open picnic area
• Gorgeous Covered Bridge
• Path along entire stretch of the waterfalls

–> KENT FALLS STATE PARK TRAIL MAP <–

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MINE HILL PRESERVE

Approximate Location:
Roxbury, Connecticut

Features:

• Historic Ruins of the old mining area
• “Bat Cages” that cover the mine chutes
• Beautiful Wooded Hiking Trails
• 3.5 Mile Main Loop

–> MINE HILL PRESERVE TRAIL MAP <–

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