Lebanon

Hike Lebanon, CT

(Part of New London County)


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

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Town Parks

  • Commons Hill –★★– 2.3 miles – A bit of a forgotten town trail, it features a abandoned section of Old Schalk Road
  • Lebanon Town Green –★★– 1.6 miles – Always popular walking path around the historic town green

Land Trust

  • Joshua’s Trust
    • Pigeon Swamp Preserve –★★– 2.6 miles – Named for the passenger pigeons who once roosted here, it is a great short walk that highlights Great Pond, marsh views, and the cellar holes and mill ruins from its past.

State Parks / Forest

Blue Blaze

  • Whitney Forest –★★– 1.5 miles – The Hibbard loop trail circles this recently managed forest

The Rest

  • Five Mile Rock – Unclear whether this is private property or visiting the rock is ok at this time

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Lebanon was named in 1697 for Lebanon in Syria, the word comes from the Hebrew word ‘laban’ meaning white and Lebanon meaning white mountain (which isn’t characteristic of the landscape at all).  The town was officially incorporated in October 1700, making it the 36th oldest town in the state.

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Now go out and hike Lebanon, CT!

Five Mile Rock

★★☆☆☆

264 Randall Road, Lebanon, CT, USA

Five Mile Rock Lebanon Town Easement on Private Property in Lebanon, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 264 Randall Rd, Lebanon, CT Trail Map         Trails:…

Pease Brook WMA

★☆☆☆☆

103-213 Horiska Rd, Lebanon, CT, USA

Pease Brook Wildlife Management Area Connecticut WMA 213 acres in Lebanon, Franklin, and Bozrah, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 103-213 Horiska Rd, Lebanon, CT Hunting Map … Read more…

Commons Hill

★☆☆☆☆

41.657785, -72.244751

Commons Hill Lebanon Town Park in Lebanon, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 359 Trumbull Hwy Lebanon, CT Trail Map      Trails: 2.3 miles      Rating: ★☆☆☆☆…

Pigeon Swamp Preserve

★★☆☆☆

41.667067, -72.175020

Pigeon Swamp Preserve Joshua’s Trust 135 acres in Lebanon, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 181 Babcock Hill Rd Lebanon, CT Small lot near 75 Pigeon Swamp Rd…

Lake Williams State Park

★★☆☆☆

41.629718, -72.301327

Lake Williams State Park Connecticut State Park in Lebanon, CT Parking: Small lot near 1644 Exeter Rd, Lebanon, CT Trail Map          Trails: Less…

Pomeroy State Park

★☆☆☆☆

93 Beaumont Hwy Lebanon, Connecticut

Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve Connecticut State Park 203 acres in Lebanon, CT Parking: A small unofficial pull off near 93 Beaumont Hwy Lebanon provides access Trail…

Moween State Park

★★★☆☆

166 Camp Mooween Rd Lebanon, CT

Moween State Park Connecticut State Park 577 acres in Lebanon, CT Parking: Small pull off at 166 Camp Mooween Rd, Lebanon, CT Outdated Trail Map     Trails:…

Whitney Forest

★★☆☆☆

232 Oliver Rd, Lebanon, CT, USA

Whitney Forest Connecticut Blue Blaze Trail 85 acres in Lebanon, CT Parking: Small dirt lot near 232 Oliver Rd, Lebanon, CT Trail Map           Trails:…

Bartlett Brook

★★☆☆☆

41.601649, -72.261753

Bartlett Brook WMA Connecticut Wildlife Management Area 687 acres in Lebanon, CT Parking: Medium sized lot near 773 Goshen Hill Rd Lebanon, CT Hunting Map       …