Bigelow Hollow State Park
Bigelow Hollow connects to Nipmuck State Forest, creating 9,000+ acres of extensive hiking oppportunities of varied difficulty & length. For a short, easy hike consider the Bigelow Pond Loop. If…
Read MoreHop River State Park Trail (multi-town overview)
As the railroad that once connected Hartford to Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Andover and Willimantic became abandoned, weedy growth took over from lack of use. And as with so many rail…
Read MoreHop River State Park Trail – (4) Hop River Rd. to Parker Bridge Rd.
This 1.4 mile section of the Hope River State Park Trail in Coventry and Andover is part of a former railroad line that winds 20.2 miles through the towns of Manchester,…
Read MoreHop River State Park Trail – (3) Kings Road to Hop River Road
This 2.5 mile section of the Hop River State Park Trail in Columbia and Coventry is part of a former railroad line that winds 20.2 miles through the towns of Manchester,…
Read MoreWestville Lake
A 23-acre lake at this recreation area offers ice skating when safe for year-round enjoyment.
Read MoreRed Cedar Lake – Mooween State Park
If you get tired of ice fishing or skating this 577-acre park was a former boys camp and you’ll find chimneys, stairs & other camp relics returning to nature, as…
Read MoreWest Thompson Lake
Pleasing views from the dam offer sightseers and photographers a panoramic view of the area. Explore the biodiversity of nature on the lake and trails. Fishermen love this 200-acre lake created by impounding the Quinebaug River. The seasonal campground offers some sites with water and electricity. The 18-hole disc golf course is very popular. Hiking trails, boating, canoeing, restrooms with showers, and group picnic shelters are included in the amenities. Interpretive programs. Snowmobile use is permitted in winter.
Read MoreOld Furnace State Park/Ross Pond State Forest
Intermediate and up. Locals will tell you miles count as double at Old Furnace. Plenty of climbing and tech to get a good workout. Great views as well. About 10…
Read MoreAir Line State Park Trail (34-Leonard Bridge Road to Lebanon Road)
This 2.1 mile long rail trail segment is great for hiking, biking, pets on a leash, horseback riding and cross country skiing. The Last Green Valley has assessed this trail…
Read MoreAir Line State Park Trail (33-Chesbro Bridge Road to Leonard Bridge Road)
This 1 mile long rail trail segment is great for hiking, biking, pets on a leash, horseback riding and cross country skiing. The Last Green Valley has assessed this trail…
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