
Kelly Smith
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Gay City State Park - Hiking
New HavenGay City State Park, located on the Hebron-Bolton town line in eastern-central Connecticut, offers 1,569 acres and several trails around a historic Mill Site with a freshwater lake at its center—the perfect way to cool off after a moderate day hike.
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Gillette Castle State Park - Hiking
New HavenFrom the balcony of the historic Gillette Castle, the views of the Connecticut River are spectacular, but there are only a few trail options.
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Lover’s Leap State Park - Hiking
New HavenThough Lover’s Leap State Park is roughly 42 miles outside of New Haven proper, a trip north will reward you with views of Connecticut’s country landscape and the waters of Lake Lillinonah (park of the Housatonic River) and the Still River.
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Mount Tom State Park - Hiking
New HavenAny and all skill levels will enjoy this 1.1-mile loop along the Mount Tom Mountain Range for its success in delivering some of the best views of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York around.
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Penwood State Park - Hiking
New HavenPenwood State Park is 787 acres of heavily wooded beauty overlooking the Connecticut River Valley along the northern portion of the Talcott Mountain Range, offering spectacular views and solitude - it's perfect for hikers who prefer fewer human encounters on their journey.
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West Rock Ridge State Park
New HavenFor its close proximity to New Haven, West Rock Ridge State Park offers an impressive number of hiking options from short 1 to 2 mile loops up to 16 mile treks (8 to 10 hours, round trip) along the western-facing ridge.
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Mattatuck State Forest - Hiking
New HavenThe Mattatuck trail is a part of the Connecticut Blue-Blazed Trail system and is an intermediate hike that crosses through Waterbury and Watertown Connecticut.
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Peter’s Rock Park - Hiking
New HavenPeter’s Rock is a short, heavily-wooded hike, located just four miles from Downtown New Haven, without the crowds.
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Shenipsit State Park - Hiking
New HavenThe Shenipsit Trail is well-suited for all skill levels as it covers over 40 miles of trails and picnic spots from East Hampton to Somers, Connecticut.
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Talcott Mountain - Hiking
New HavenThis trail offers the best view of the Farmington River Valley around. Locally-loved, but worth the drive up from New Haven.
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Sleeping Giant State Park - Hiking
New HavenAccording to legend, Sleeping Giant Mountain, which features the distinct anthropomorphic features of a “head” “chest” and “feet” along its ridges visible from across Connecticut, was formed when the spirit Hobbomock, diverted the Connecticut River from the Quinnipiac people.