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Hike Ellington, CT

Part of Tolland County

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

Ellington has 11 hiking areas for 9.7 miles of trails and 1 boating/fishing area.

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Town Parks

  • Batz Property –★★– 1.1 miles – Climbs a ridge at the back of the property through town open space
  • Kimball Forest –★★– 0.67 miles – Short but pleasant loop trail
  • Metcalf Preserve –★★– 1 mile – Short double loop with an old foundation

Land Trust

  • Northern Connecticut Land Trust
    • Bird Field Conservation Area – No trails
    • Boothroyd & Bellante Preserves –★★– 1.75 miles – Loop options past a balanced boulder
    • Sunset Hill –★★– 1.75 miles – Rugged climb to a picnic area atop the hill and a quick loop
    • Swann Farm –★– 0.5 miles – Nearly a completely forgotten loop next to an old chestnut plantation
    • Wraight Property – No trails

State Parks / Forest

  • Shenipsit State Forest –★★– 2.4 miles – Old forest roads, rutted by off-road vehicles that finally switches to narrow trail

Blue Blaze

The Rest

Boating/Fishing

What's Nearby

Town History

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Now go out and hike Ellington, CT!

Soapstone Mountain

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Soapstone Mountain Connecticut State Forest 1800 acres in Ellington, Somers, and Stafford, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 399 Gulf Rd, Somers, CT Trail Map     …

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