East Haddam

Hike East Haddam, CT

Part of Middlesex County

If you’re looking for the best hiking trails in East Haddam this is the complete guide to all the long trails, waterfalls, and history it has to offer.

East Haddam has 29 hiking areas for 61 miles of trails.

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State Parks / Forest

  • Babcock Pond WMA –★– 4 miles – Water access, hunting access, but not much for enjoyable hiking
  • Brainard Homestead State Park –★– No trails – Open fields and old homestead foundations
  • Devil’s Hopyard State Park –★★★★– 8.5 miles – A gem of the state with Chapman Falls, a covered bridge, an overlook, and several trail options
  • Gillette Castle State Park –★★★★★– 2 miles – A must-see historical and architectural delight and trails on an small private railway
  • Machimoodus State Park –★★– 4 miles – Popular easy walk to a view of the Salmon River
  • Sunrise State Park –★★– 2 miles – A former resort, old buildings (or where they once stood) cover much of the park. And a boat launch to the Salmon River

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East Haddam is the 55th oldest town in the state incorporated as East Haddam (“Haddam East Society”) in May 1734 coming from the native american name, “Macki-moodus”.

Now go out and hike East Haddam, CT!

Hidden Valley Farm Preserve

Unexplored

24 Grist Mill Rd, Moodus, CT 06469, USA

Hidden Valley Farm Preserve​ East Haddam Land Trust 45 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Small lot near 24 Grist Mill Rd, Moodus, CT Trail Map   …

Golet Farm Preserve

Unexplored

26 Great Hillwood Rd, Moodus, CT, USA

Golet Farm Preserve​ East Haddam Land Trust 32 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Small lot near 26 Great Hillwood Rd, Moodus, CT Trail Map     …

Ballahack Preserve​

Unexplored

Ballahack Rd No 3, East Haddam, CT 06423, USA

Ballahack Preserve​ East Haddam Land Trust 11 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Cul-de-sac near Ballahack Rd No 3, East Haddam, CT 06423 Trail Map     …

Ayers Preserve​

Unexplored

76 State Hwy 434, East Haddam, CT 06423, USA

Ayers Preserve​ East Haddam Land Trust 6 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 76 State Hwy 434, East Haddam, CT Trail Map     …

Sabine Reserve

★★☆☆☆

127 Daniel Peck Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423, USA

Sabine Reserve East Haddam Town Park 70.16 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Cul-de-sac near 127 Daniel Peck Rd, East Haddam, CT Trail Map       …

William Jezek Memorial Preserve​

★★☆☆☆

149 Daniel Peck Rd, East Haddam, CT, USA

William Jezek Memorial Preserve​ East Haddam Land Trust 18.5 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 149 Daniel Peck Rd, East Haddam, CT Trail Map …

Nichols Field

★★☆☆☆

178 Falls Rd, Moodus, CT, USA

Nichols Field East Haddam Town Park 120 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Large lot near 178 Falls Rd, Moodus, CT Trail Map         Trails:…

Duncan Preserve

★★☆☆☆

14 Porges Rd, East Haddam, CT, USA

Duncan Preserve East Haddam Land Trust 19 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 14 Porges Rd, East Haddam, CT Trail Map        …

Gillette Castle State Park

★★★★☆

41.427069, -72.429423

Gillette Castle State Park Connecticut State Park 122 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Large lot near 67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT Trail Map      …

Captain George Comer Memorial State Park

★★☆☆☆

41.470236, -72.407336

Captain George Comer Memorial State Park / Harris Reserve Connecticut State Park / East Haddam Land Trust 1.8 acres in East Haddam, CT Parking: Small lot near…