Pachaug State Forest
Pachaug State Forest offers Scenic vistas galore include the 441′ Mt. Misery Overlook, which is the highest point in the vicinity, giving a fine view of Pachaug Forest and Voluntown.…
Read MoreOld Furnace State Park
Old Furnace State Park offers a gently sloping trail through pine forest steepens at the end. Efforts are rewarded with panoramic views from rocky outcrops 200′ above the valley. Drink…
Read MoreMansfield Hollow Lake
Mansfield Hollow Lake – Stroll & enjoy panoramic views from the paved walk out to the dam. You’ll see birds, swans swimming, great sunsets and even small planes coming &…
Read MoreJames L. Goodwin State Forest
The James L. Goodwin State Forest pavilion sits beside & overlooking Pine Acres Lake, seats 50 and is available 1st come/1st serve to the public 365 days a year from…
Read MoreBuffumville Lake
Buffumville Lake offers 500 acres of land for hiking, included a total of 7 miles of trails. Lake Shore Trail begins at the beach and goes around Buffumville Lake. Divide…
Read MoreVictorian Foot Bridge
Victorian Foot Bridge, built in 1906, the only footbridge in the eastern U.S. to cross a highway, river and rail line, the footbridge connects Main St. and Pleasant St. Bring…
Read MoreHeritage Trail – Walk Norwich
Heritage Trail is a riverfront trail along the Yantic River and Norwich Harbor includes historic and interpretive signs describing Chelsea Landing. The trail follows city streets for short segments. Walk…
Read MoreGroton Open Space Association
Groton Open Space Association advocates for the protection of land, water and wildlife habitats while providing stewardship and public access for passive recreation on their properties. The Last Green Valley…
Read MoreUConn Horsebarn Hill
Horsebarn Hill – climb up for views of the UConn Storrs Campus & turn to view the forests in the other direction. Wow. Great night sky views in either direction.…
Read MoreWolf Rock Nature Preserve – Joshua’s Trust
Wolf Rock Nature Preserve is one of Mansfield’s most spectacular landmarks, a 6-foot diameter glacial boulder sits atop a sheer forty foot cliff. Wolves may have inhabited the area when…
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